Medical Lab Technician (CASUAL/PRN)

Nemours is seeking a Medical Lab Technician (CASUAL/PRN), Evening/Night Shift, to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida.

The provision of laboratory services by the performance of clinical laboratory procedures and related tasks for the clinical laboratory and the areas of molecular diagnostics and flow cytometry, while under the oversight of a medical technologist and direction of a laboratory supervisor or manager.

• Performance of a variety of analytical procedures of moderate to high complexity, using manual and automated methods, and through a variety of clinical laboratory methodologies. In this function, must be able to perform all required calibration, quality control, statistical calculations and other process control and mathematical functions. Associate must also be able to understand concepts such as linearity, and standard deviation, as it applies to the performance of analytical testing in a clinical laboratory. 
• Routinely performs a range of clinical analyses in molecular department by properly utilizing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Assists in the development and validation of various complex tests for implementation in the molecular and flow cytometry departments. Helps with completing proficiency testing and maintaining supply inventory as needed.
• Orders, accessions, statuses, and reports results of tests performed on patient specimens, monitoring a variety of critical clinical issues, such as patient identifiers, specimen quality, order appropriateness, etc. In this function, must be able to read and understand a variety of written material such as specimen requisitions, worksheets, patient identification, specimen requirements, etc., whether performing this task manually (e.g., on paper) or using an information system.  Must be able to check and verify information such as patient identification, lot numbers, expiration dates, etc., and act appropriately. Monitors pending logs regularly to provide rapid turnaround time.
• Appropriately uses quality control materials, calibrates, and performs troubleshooting and maintenance on laboratory equipment following established procedures, and as assigned by supervisor. Must be able to take responsibility for laboratory equipment performance, as demonstrated by interactions with technical representatives for instrument maintenance, both preventive and repair; must be able to successfully perform start-up and shutdown of complex analytical equipment. Recognizes need for additional Quality Control, maintenance, or specimens prior to releasing test results.
• If specifically trained and assigned to specimen collection, collects specimens from patients and others or assists, e.g. in assisting physicians at bone marrow aspirate collections. Such collections may take place in a variety of environments. Such collections may require entering patient isolation rooms, whereby, associate must follow appropriate infection control procedures.
• Transports specimens as assigned, for example, from Operating Room, following appropriate procedures.
• Reviews technical and administrative procedures as assigned. The medical lab technician is responsible for staying informed about section changes, procedure changes and updates, etc. Reviews questions about procedures with section supervisor or designee as needed, informing supervisor when confusion about instructions or procedures exists. 
• Handles supply and inventory issues as required/assigned, identifying key technical parameters, such as lot numbers, storage requirements, etc. as required for performance of laboratory procedures. Follows laboratory section inventory procedures (e.g., recording date received, condition when received, checking order forms, invoices, etc.) Retrieves supplies and equipment from storage areas as needed.
• Answers telephone as assigned; in this function, interacts routinely with a variety of individuals, including physicians, and other clinical staff, patients and their families, inspectors, vendors, etc. Must be able to demonstrate good customer service, for example, answering telephone promptly, referring calls appropriately, etc.
• Follows all laboratory and hospital safety policies (including, but not limited to chemical safety, e.g., the laboratory’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, infection control policies, etc.). Must be able to perform functions using personal protective equipment and barrier protection, such as disposable gloves, laboratory coats, shields, goggles, etc. Must be able to handle a variety of hazardous materials, such as chemicals and pathogenic organisms.
• Trains others as assigned (e.g., students, new employees, etc.).
• Participates in department and hospital quality and improvement programs.

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Program, or education and training that is equivalent is required.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience required.  Experience can include clinical practicum time as a student.
• Florida Technician License in Chemistry, Hematology, Serology, Microbiology and Immunohematology required.  Molecular Pathology (Preferred).
• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technician or equivalent (ASCP, AAB or AMT) required.
• Willingness to learn other areas is a must.