Medical Laboratory Technician Trainee

Medical Laboratory Technician Trainee - Tampa, FL, Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Pay range: $20.00+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

The Medical Lab Technician Trainee performs test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring some independent judgment and use of instrumentation under the direct supervision of delegated laboratory personnel in those specialties in which the Technician Trainee is qualified by education, training, and experience. The Technician Trainee is responsible for assuring that a given test system is operated in accordance with the laboratory's procedure manual and that the applicable quality control requirements are met. The incumbent actively complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

• Responsible for performing assigned tests (up to but not including reporting of results) under the supervision and direction of delegated technologists or supervisor in accordance with the laboratory's procedure manual, ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• Ensures that test systems are "in control" for each test performed.
• Ensures that each test is performed according to the schedule outlined by laboratory protocol.
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
• Reports any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperates fully with investigation of same.
• Pulls and files pending lists daily to ensure testing is performed in accordance with posted departmental turn-around times.
• Maintains laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Adheres to all established laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protectiveequipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Actively supports and complies with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related/miscellaneous duties as assigned by competent authority.
• Does not report patient results.
• See addendum, if applicable.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Knowledge:

• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge necessary to perform assigned test procedures.
• Ability to learn or knowledge of basic computer terminal operations.
• AS or BS Degree in a biological, chemical or physical science from an accredited institution - or-
  
  
  
  • 60 semester hours, which include 24 semester hours as outlined below:
    
    
    
    • 6 hours in Biology
    • 6 hours in Chemistry
    • 12 additional hours in any combination of Biology, Chemistry or Medical lab technology courses
    
    
  
  
• Florida Clinical Laboratory Trainee License

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisor, co-workers and clients.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
• Ability to deal with client/patient information in a confidential manner

Education

• Associates Degree AS Degree in a biological, chemical or physical science from an accredited institution (Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree BS Degree in a biological, chemical or physical science from an accredited institution (Preferred)