Lab Technologist - Per Diem

Job TitleEmployment Type: Part timeShift: Day ShiftDescription: A member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community's trusted health partner for life. We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.Job Summary:Performs technical procedures in assigned department.Recognizes documents and attempts to eliminate technical problems and organizes work to achieve accurate reproducible results in minimum time.Demonstrates competent technical abilities in all assigned procedures.Maintains neat, legible and organized written records with minimal clerical/data entry errors, including errors of omission.Recognizes problems (to include technical, instrumental, and physiological) during testing, records problem, discusses problem and solution with supervisor.Accurately assesses the workload throughout the shift to assure time is properly spent on the highest priority procedures and is able to shift priorities if work flow changes.Maintains a clean, organized work area. Accurately assesses supply inventory levels and acts to assure that adequate short term and long term needs will be met.Special projects (QA studies, procedures updates, etc.) are completed within the agreed upon time period and are done as instructed, requiring minimal modification.Effectively supervises routine operation of others as requested by the supervisor.Demonstrates good judgement in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.Utilizes all appropriate computer functions (both HIS and LIS Systems) in an optimal fashion. Actively seeks to be informed regarding computer procedures.Maintains knowledge of the quality control and proficiency survey programs.Detects and reacts to out-of-range controls and equipment malfunctions.Documents all corrective action to ensure accurate and reproducible test results.Prepares and uses proper controls and/or standards for all tests performed. Records data and follows specified guidelines dealing with course of action for out of range results.Correlates data (clerical or technical) and monitors test results for reasonableness.Detects discrepancies and takes appropriate action.Performs and documents scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance within expected time frame.Recognizes and troubleshoots most equipment malfunctions without assistance, using control/patient results and equipment performance as a guide.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree in one of the biologic, chemical or physical sciences.Minimum of three years experience as a Medical Technologist.National certification preferred i.e. ASCP, HEW, NCA, ASMT, AAB or equivalent.Must be a licensed Medical Technologist in more than one Clinical area by the state of Florida.If working night shift must be licensed in all areas.Our Commitment:Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.