Microbiology Technologist
Apply to locations: Holy Cross Hospital - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description:
Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy and a part of Trinity Health. As a part of Trinity Health, with over 100,000 colleagues and more than 20,000 physicians/clinicians, we are united to serve our communities and advance our mission "to serve in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming, healing presence within our communities" and our vision "to be the trusted health partner for life."
7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Every other weekend and rotating holidays.
Position Purpose:
As a Microbiologist, you will work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. A Lab Technologist works to analyze a variety of biological specimens.
What you will do:
- Responsible for performing scientific testing on samples and reporting results to physicians.
- Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes; may draw blood from patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
- Develops and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing purposes, as appropriate; isolates and identifies specimens, using advanced laboratory techniques.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: BS Medical Technology.
- Minimum Experience required: 3 years blood bank experience in a hospital setting.
- Additional Skills: Flexibility to work every other or every third weekend.
- Must be licensed as a Medical Technologist in the state of Florida in Serology and Microbiology. Preferred licensed in all 5 areas. National Certification preferred.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.
Ministry/Facility Information:
U.S. News & World Report has named Holy Cross Health as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for eight conditions. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
Legal Info:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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