• Job Description

  Req#: R0242435
  3000 DaVita Way, Deland, Florida, 32724-2039, United States of America

  The Technologist I, Medical position performs waived, moderately and highly complex laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease following established laboratory policy and procedures. Evaluates and interprets laboratory test results. Maintains accurate records, laboratory workspace, and laboratory equipment. Works under the supervision of the Department Manager, Laboratory Supervisor, or technologist with 6 years plus experience.

  Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs established routine and/or special technical procedures on blood, urine, body fluids, or other specimens in one or more areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, or Serology.

  • Performs established routine and/or special culture preparation for various sources using bacteriologic or mycological procedures.

  • Performs established routine and/or special culture preparation for aerobic, anaerobic, fungus, blood, water or other specimens and processes.

  • Reads and interprets cultures and microscopic stains in the area of Microbiology.

  • Identifies, researches, and follows-up on issues and concerns with specimens and requisitions.

  • Analyzes laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results and ensure promptness of test results; reports test results to the appropriate care giver directly or through the direction of department manager or designee.

  • Operates, calibrates, or maintains equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis

  • Prepares, handles and stores reagents using department guidelines; maintains adequate levels of stock

  • Adheres to laboratory quality control program

  • Releases data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer

  • Reports abnormal findings to section manager or designee; applies understanding of procedural and clinical implications of analysis

  • Reviews workflow reports, documents work activities and reports pending work to oncoming technologist to ensure team goal for meeting Turnaround Time (TAT) and workload continuity

  • Ensures accurate and prompt test results are reported to the appropriate caregiver, especially in critical or life-threatening situations

  • Participates in laboratory quality control and quality improvement programs

  • Documents quality controls and key laboratory outcome indicators

  • Applies established policies and procedures to meet and exceed regulatory and accrediting agencies’ requirements

  • Practices infection control and bio-hazardous specimen safety precautions; keeps work area clean and organized

  • Assists with other department functions as requested

  • Receives and processes specimen, answer telephone and greet department guests

  • Other duties as assigned

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Medical Technology, biological sciences or related science field is required.

  • Certified by a professional laboratory certifying agency (i.e. ASCP, AMT) is required.

  • Current State of Florida license as a Technologist in Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology or related field is required.

  • Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Excel and outlook, basic proficiency in MS Word required

  About DaVita Laboratories
  
  DaVita Labs is a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory delivering timely, accurate lab results focused primarily on kidney care with a relentless commitment to quality. We serve more than 180,000 patients and perform 52 million renal tests annually. We make a difference. We enjoy what we do. Our teammates are best in class professionals who enjoy a challenging yet rewarding work environment where fun and hard work intermingle every day. From our laboratory professionals to our support roles, DaVita labs not only offers a career to fit each individual, it provides a community and a place to call home. As a labs teammate, you become a member of our community and you also become a citizen of something bigger, something great, and something unique - the DaVita Village. With the backing of the overall DaVita brand, we are on an exciting trajectory.
  
  Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
  • A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
  • Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
  • Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
  • Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
  • A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
  • Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.
  
  Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
  
  Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

  At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

  Salary/ Wage Range

  Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

• About the company

  DaVita Inc. provides kidney dialysis services through a network of 2,816 outpatient dialysis centers in the United States, serving 204,200 patients, and 321 outpatient dialysis centers in 10 other countries serving 3,200 patients.

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