Medical Technologist Senior (Genetic Referral Testing)

As a research and teaching hospital, we offer the best in pediatric medicine. Our network features over 590+ physicians and specialists providing high quality care in more than 50 pediatric medical and surgical sub-specialties.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Work Hours: Day Shift/Full Time - 7:00am - 3:30pm

Work Location: Saint Petersburg, FL

Position Summary:

• The laboratory senior medical technologist must be able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Assists with coordination of testing to manage the patient experience.
• Effectively communicates with physicians and clinical team, including community/referring physicians to ensure a timely exchange of information.
• Coordinates process improvement by assisting with selecting and ordering results of testing performed by external reference laboratories to insure appropriate, timely and relevant service.
• Assuring up-to-date information of referred laboratory testing is provided for accurate ordering practices.
• Employees that are successful in this role possess strong communication skills, knowledgeable expertise in genetic evaluation.
• Recognizes the clinical significance of each test performed and reports results within established time frames.
• Actively supports the department’s continuous quality improvement initiatives and customer service goals through modeling of appropriate behavior and by providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals.
• Possesses high attention to detail and can be relied upon for dependable and consistent work output, while ensuring the reporting of quality results and completion of projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or related science

Experience:

• 5 years of experience as a technician or technologist
• Ability to develop and implement projects
• Ability to understand and react effectively to the age-specific needs unique to patients
• Ability to perform and evaluate laboratory procedures in assigned area(s)
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to meet deadlines

Certification/Licensing:

• Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License in the area(s) of responsibility from the State of Florida or Clinical Laboratory Technologist license to work in the assigned areas

**Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 30.19/hour - Maximum 48.30/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.