Molecular Technologist Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Molecular Technologist position at Florida Woman Care in Tampa, Florida involves performing complex assays, ensuring accurate testing processes, and maintaining quality control measures. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, documenting corrective actions, and assisting in workflow efficiency. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with previous molecular lab experience preferred.
Job Description
Molecular Technologist
Tampa, Florida
Lab Services
8394
Job Description
Overview Florida Woman Care, the largest OB/GYN practice in the state of Florida has built a state of the art CAP accredited lab in the Tampa area with specialists in GYN Pathology to produce the highest quality of diagnosis of laboratory specimens. We currently have over 250 medical offices and over 600 OBGYN Providers throughout the state of Florida. The Florida Woman Care Laboratory has Histology, GYN Cytology, and Molecular Microbiology. We are seeking an experienced Molecular Technologist to work in our lab, Monday – Friday, 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Come join our dedicated and experienced team! The Molecular Technologist is responsible for pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes associated with specimen processing. Including participation in documenting and implementing Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC)/Quality Inventory (QI) procedures. Assists in trouble shooting and maintenance of equipment. Responsibilities Performs simple to complex assays utilizing established departmental protocols.
Reads, understands, and adheres to all the SOPs, policies, and protocols.
Performs all pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes accurately and timely, as well as independently.
Reports results via the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen related problems.
Establishes and performs proper quality control measures (i.e. temperature monitoring, instrument maintenance, reagent/specimen preparation, etc.) in accordance with laboratory operating standards.
Documents daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly quality control (e.g. equipment/instrument maintenance, calibrations, certifications) to support quality assurance initiatives.
Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance, reporting of test results, or instrument functions. Troubleshoots and/or reports findings to supervisor, manager, or director.
Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specification.
Assists the supervisor in ensuring an efficient workflow operation and reports any delays and/or problems.
Monitors TAT and workflow processes.
Assists in preparation of validation documentation of new tests and procedures as assigned.
Maintain records that demonstrate that PT samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples
Cleans and maintains lab equipment, instrumentation, and work space.
Maintains and tracks inventory for reagents, consumables, and ancillaries to support laboratory functions. Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens.
Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures.
Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent education and training.
Previous molecular lab experience and/or certification preferred. #UNIFIEDWHC
