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Medical Technologist II MT - Chemistry
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What they do
A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
$74,030 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Chemistry The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Medical Technologist II MT
- Chemistry The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
- to take care of you and your family, now and in the future.
Benefits Highlights Medical:
Multiple plan options.Dental:
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.Vision:
Affordable plan with national network.Pre-Tax Savings:
HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.Retirement:
Competitive retirement package to secure your future. Responsibilities Perform STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens, using both manual methods and automated analyzers. Reports valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner. Interacts with physicians, nurses and other allied health individuals in a manner which is helpful in coordinating testing, correlating results, and/or promotes understanding of test availability. Participates in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
DOES NOT
participate in theF-1 STEM OPT
extension program- Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Dalena describing a role as a Clinical Laboratory Technology at Mayo Clinic.
Additional Qualifications:
Must be capable of producing accurate results under time constraints, multi-tasking, and performing in a fast-paced and changing environment. Must possess good communication skills and be able to work closely with others. Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments. One year of experience is preferred as appropriate to assigned work area. Medical Technologists are required to have working knowledge of methods, instrumentation, and principles of all testing as appropriate to assigned work areas based on individual departmental competency checklists. Must have adequate use of both hands and be able to work with arms above shoulder level. Must be able to distinguish color. Must be able to work irregular hours (rotating shifts, evening, and nights). Must be able to work around machinery with moving parts, work with lasers (Barcode Scanners), and clinical instrumentation. Must be able to tolerate patient contact; be able to work with immunosuppressed patients (i.e., transplant program, Oncology). Must be able to tolerate occasional presence of chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids (rarely), bases, and alcohols. Must be able to tolerate exposure to infection hazards: blood borne pathogens, microbiology, and fungal pathogens. Must be able to tolerate skin contact.License or Certifications:
State of Florida Clinical Technologist license in the areas of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, or histocompatibility, or as specified by the lab.Preferred:
Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification or equivalent. Exemption Status Nonexempt Compensation Detail $32.43- $48.66/ hour Benefits Eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Schedule Details Monday
- Friday, 8:00am
- 5:00pm.