Medical Laboratory Scientist

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.

About the role

Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning, and disinfection of laboratory equipment and spaces. Conducts post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including reporting results and providing technical support. Completes tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established standard operating procedures.

• Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations and institutional policies.
• May act as a preceptor to facilitate orientation and training to new employees and students, documenting appropriately.
• Offers guidance to technicians and support staff, resolving customer service issues within guidelines and supporting education to clinical staff.
• Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and completes required training for handling hazardous waste.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Evaluates new laboratory techniques and procedures, assisting with data collection and special projects.
• Facilitates workflow and supports education to clinical staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Follows and ensures adherence of staff to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities.
• Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings.
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to operate computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents.
• General knowledge of laboratory testing functions and equipment use.
• Critical thinking skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities; excellent organization and people skills.
• Flexibility in scheduling of hours; may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English; good oral communication skills; excellent customer service skills.
• Mathematical, computer reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years).
• Must have proper communication skills to convey information effectively and problem-solving/decision-making skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Ability to multitask and knowledge of basic state and federal laws as applicable to the laboratory setting.
• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals, and/or irritants appropriately and safely.
• Display a willingness and ability to learn and develop new techniques and procedures as needed for research protocol development.
• Proficiency in a wide variety of laboratory techniques in specimen preparation, ranging from making basic solutions and reagents, to performing more complex processes such as DNA/RNA extractions, stem cell isolations, and preparations for histological evaluations.
• Sound knowledge in a wide variety of laboratory and molecular assays and techniques.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• OR Bachelor's degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include:
  • 6 semester hours of chemistry,
  • 6 semester hours of biology; and
  • 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, OR medical laboratory technology in any combination;
  AND have a laboratory training program that includes:
  • Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above),
  • OR at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing,
  • OR successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician),
  • OR qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of clinical lab experience preferred.

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Pay

Pay Range: $24.73 - $46.00 per hour

Schedule

• Full time
• Night shift