Medical Laboratory Scientist PART TIME NIGHTS

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and complete 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.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and spaces through cleaning and disinfection.
• Facilitates workflow and support education to clinical staff as needed.
• Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, and biological specimen processing.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned.
• 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; additional languages.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities; excellent organization and people skills.
• Flexibility in scheduling of hours; may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to read, write and follow instructions in English; good oral communication skills; excellent customer service skills.
• Mandatory education and experience as per the job description.
• Physical requirements as outlined in the physical requirements document.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, OR if the field of study does not match, candidate must meet the CLIA equivalency listed in additional information.
• Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (note that 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 high complexity testing.
• 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).
• Qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.

Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory testing functions and equipment use.
• Sound knowledge in a wide variety of laboratory and molecular assays and techniques.
• Ability to multitask and knowledge of basic state and federal laws as applicable to the laboratory setting.
• Display a willingness and ability to learn and develop new techniques and procedures as needed for research protocol development.

Benefits

• All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family.

Pay

$23.71 - $44.09

Schedule

Part time Shift Night (United States of America)