Medical Laboratory Scientist - Sebring, United States - AdventHealth

Description

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger.

It's 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 :
Days


Location: 1210 US 27 North Lake Placid, Florida 33852


The community you'll be caring for: _AdventHealth Lake Placid_

• Faith Based & Mission driven Facility
• Largest Employer in the County
• Surrounded by beautiful Lakes, Golf Courses and Florida's oldest State Park
• Close knit community with a home town family feel
• Nature and hiking trails

The role you'll 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 you'll 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.

Qualifications


The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed
:

EDUCATION

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

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• 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 -OR -
• In non-licensure states, must hold a national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist such as ASCP, AAB, or AMT unless grandfathered per state requirement

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 Heartland


Schedule: Full-time


Shift: - Day


Req ID:

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.