Medical Lab Scientist II

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :

Benefits from Day One

PTO from Day One

Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Sign-on Bonus*

Relocation Bonus*

Nursing or BU specific benefits and perks

Our promise to you :

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit.

AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule : Full Time

Shift : Saturday - Monday 600 am to 630 pm

The community youll be caring for :

AdventHealth Kissimmee is a 242-bed community-focused hospital

Conveniently located near Walt Disney World

The team is here is dedicated to bringing mission-focused, faith-based care to residents and visitors of Osceola and Orange Counties

AdventHealth Kissimmee has recently expanded our existing tower by 3-floors and 80-beds, including new ancillary spaces such as Inpatient Rehab, Inpatient Dialysis, Laboratory, and Imaging services.

The role youll contribute :

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed / certified. Work customarily involves analytical testing of blood and / or human biological specimens.

Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s).

Depending on campus and department, various pre-and post-analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed;

on-call hours may also be required. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value youll bring to the team :

• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation;
• inventory control and supply stocking, specimen collection as needed; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces;

quality control and calibration performance; and other pre-analytical activities

Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures for assigned department or work area efficiently and accurately, according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards.

Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as Institutional policies

Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures.

Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients

Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership.

May act as a preceptor when teaching new staff and Students when assigned. Appropriately documents orientation and training of new employees and medical technology students.

Provides guidance to technicians and support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and support education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested.

Facilitates workflow when necessary

Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies.

Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area;

employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment

Participates in, and has knowledge of, laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities

Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area

Participates in the evaluation of new laboratory techniques and procedures. Assists with data collection and special projects, as assigned.

Assists in the documentation and submission of required laboratory, departmental, and staff statistics / reports

May assess competencies according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :

REQUIRED :

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, biological sciences or related

field

American Medical Technologists

American Society for Clinical Pathology

Medical Lab Technologist

In licensure states, Laboratory Licensure in appropriate specialty(ies) for the department or location assignment

as applicable to the state

PREFERRED :

Two years of technical experience

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range.

The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category : Laboratory

Organization : AdventHealth Celebration

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : 1 - Day

Req ID : 24011601

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability / handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.