Technical Specialist, Day Shift, Chemistry/Point-of-Care Testing

Department

Laboratory

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Manager, Post Analytical Lab, provides technical expertise and acts as resource for entire laboratory in specialty area. Responsible for reviewing of test results and functions as a specialist in a Laboratory Medicine discipline, e.g. send outs, toxicology testing, point of care testing, coagulation, etc. Responsible for QC, training, updating Quality Control summaries, and writing and revising procedures. Collaborates with managers, supervisors, pathologists, supervisors, nursing service and the laboratory director on laboratory issues regarding patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Require Bachelor's degree in a health science program or medical technology (employees hired prior to 1/1/09 were grandfathered into this position).
• Require qualification as an ASCP, AMT, NCA, or an equivalent medical technologist.
• Require current technologist license.
• Require a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the specialty area of the clinical laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer supervisor licensure under Chapter 483, Part IV, Florida Statute 61F-5.
• Prefer demonstrated effective communication and listening skills.
• Prefer demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and problems as they arise in the section.

Mandatory Education

Preferred Education

Required License and Certs

Preferred License and Certs

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/