Antech Diagnostics Hiring for Medical Technologist (urine microscopy experience required) Job at Orlando, FL Full Time

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Special project: Contract position in Laboratory for special veterinary project. The project requires following a specific protocol for urine sediment and urine chemistry study. The position may require participation in enterprise initiatives, other special projects, and duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Operate clinical laboratory diagnostic analyzers

· Prepare blood smears and urine sediment slides

· Perform cell counts

· Identify and classify a variety of cellular elements in body fluids such as blood cells, bacteria, and crystals

· Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines including all instrument maintenance and temperature charts.

· Collect data

· Maintain organization of storage refrigerator.

· Library all samples.

· Knowledge of lab equipment and procedures.

· Perform quality control and calibration procedures as required

· Applies job skills and lab policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.

· Reads, understands and follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) or protocols, including safety and quality procedures.

· Maintains clean and organized work area. Restocks supplies as needed.

· Participates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation.

· Consult with senior peers on Hematology and Urine tasks to learn through experience.

· May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

· We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

EDUCTION/EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

· Medical Technologist Certification by ASCP or state licensure , preferred

· Minimum of 2 years clinical or research laboratory experience in Hematology and Urinalysis

· Veterinary experience a plus

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments required

· Proficiency in performing a blood cell differential and urines sediment through manual microscopy.

· Proficiency in utilizing a hemacytometer (counting chamber)

· Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and procedures and equipment

· Attention to detail

· Organized with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Communication skills, both verbal and written

· Positive, can-do attitude

· Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as appropriate

· Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

for data entry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Extensive standing, phone, and computer use

· Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours

· Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers

· Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch

· May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs.

· Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person

· Ability to communicate verbally on the phone and in person

· Fluency in the English language

· Extended hours may be needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present

· Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.

· Work under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment.

· Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30354: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Research laboratory experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location