Full-Time, Mixed Shift Evenings to Nights (Rotating Weekends) 

Blake Medical Center is located in Bradenton, Florida, just minutes from the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches of Manatee County. Our 383-bed, level II trauma center and has received official verification by the American College of Surgeons. Our Internal Medicine Residency Training Program will formally begin in July of 2016, allowing us to accept and teach resident physicians at our hospital. Blake is also a proud recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Fit Friendly Designation for our above and beyond dedication to employees’ health.  Also, our Florida community, North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, ranks No. 3 overall and No. 1 in financial well-being on the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index®!

Summary

The Medical Technologist performs laboratory testing in one or more sections of the laboratory that assists with the diagnosis of patients. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Processes specimens, prepares reagents, performs testing procedures; reports and interprets test results.
• Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and references ranges for test methods.
• Works with Physician to analyze results and conduct more difficult, non-routine tests.
• Serves as a consultant to medical laboratory technicians and phlebotomists as needed.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Qualifications

• Nationally recognized certification as a medical technologist.
• Florida State Licensure as a MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST in all Laboratory areas is required.
• Associates' Degree in medical technology with formal medical technology training. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist in a hospital laboratory is preferred.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Strong team work and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, grasping.

Compensation commensurate with experience with salary range between $19.69/hr. - $25.85/hr. $3K sign on bonus/ $3K relocation if a candidate is from out-of-state