Position Summary:
The Medical Technologist performs all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner according to established company and departmental policies and procedures.
Position Responsibilities:
Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Maintain standards in routine & STAT testing.
- Complete work in a timely manner.
- Write legibly when documenting QC, problems or information.
- Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
- Review communication logs.
- Prepare for shift by gathering needed supplies, i.e. reagents plates.
- Perform and document required maintenance on equipment.
- Review calibration & QC prior to testing/resulting.
- Perform calibrations and quality control as needed.
- Review results before releasing.
- Review pendings at the end of shift.
- Follow repeat protocol.
- Review Check Sheets.
- Perform duties in independent manner with no direct supervision required.
- Inform supervisor of supply inventory.
- Understand all laboratory policies and procedures.
- Date and initial reagents that are put "in use".
- Can identify at least one location of a fire extinguisher.
- Can read and interpret a curve.
- Can read and understand a Levy-Jennings Chart.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or Related life Science.
- Florida State Licensure
Ability to pass visual discrimination assessment
Work Environment:
- Medium work of lifting up to 50 pounds and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Responsible for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects.
BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Preferred QualificationsSkills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related life science
- Florida state licensure
- Ability to pass a visual discrimination assessment
What We Do
For more than four decades, BioReference has built a legacy based on scientific excellence, innovation and world-class service in laboratory testing solutions. Amidst a tidal wave of change in healthcare in recent years, BioReference has evolved, adding significant services and solutions aimed at addressing the needs of today’s customers. Laboratory testing remains the cornerstone to the services we provide. As we challenge the limits of specialty diagnostics, we are making strategic investments to continue drive innovation and cultivate a unique customer experience, as well as expanding our reach to match the dynamic needs of an ever-changing healthcare system. BioReference offers scientific expertise and laboratory innovation in oncology, urology, and women’s health. Our organization provides credible and tailored solutions for a wide spectrum of customers and patients, including medical practices small and large, hospitals and health systems, correctional institutions, government agencies, educational systems, sport leagues, travel and leisure industries, and retail markets. In addition to an extensive test menu with 99% of tests performed in-house, BioReference’s differentiated offerings include large-scale health screening programs, on-demand mobile phlebotomy, and transformative business solutions that optimize laboratory testing and management. BioReference is part of OPKO Health, Inc., a multinational biopharmaceutical and diagnostics company that seeks to establish industry-leading positions in large, rapidly growing markets. Headquartered in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, BioReference operates 10 laboratory facilities around the country, is in-network with the largest health plans in the United States, and serves over 19 million patients annually.
