Lead Medical Lab Scientist

1103 Team Member Services; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 39,950 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

AdventHealth in Ocala, FL seeks a qualified medical laboratory professional to join our team. The role involves precepting students and new staff, guiding technical and support teams, and performing high‑complexity laboratory tests with accuracy and speed.

You will monitor quality, maintain instruments, participate in performance improvement activities, ensure safety with PPE and regulations, and support education for clinical staff while delivering reliable results in a patient‑centered

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• Two+ years of technical lab experience.
• Must meet CLIA high complexity testing requirements.
• Able to train new staff and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students, acting as a preceptor when teaching new staff and students, and documenting orientation and training.
• Provides guidance to technical and support staff, resolves customer service issues within guidelines, and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested.
• Follows appropriate safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Assists the laboratory management with special projects as assigned.
• Manages quality assessment, technical oversight, problem‑solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, providing input for staff performance, and overseeing training and competency evaluations.
• Performs assigned pre‑analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning and disinfection, quality control, and calibration performance.
• Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards.
• Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results, serving as a resource and addressing complex tests and procedures.
• Performs post‑analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures, and providing technical and support information for all age groups.
• Leads quality control and quality assurance testing.
• Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Education training

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Medical laboratory science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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

Job Details

Location: 1500 SW 1ST AVE, OCALA, FL 34471. Shift: Day. Sign on Bonus: $10,000 (eligible candidates). Relocation Incentive: up to $5,000 (eligible candidates).

Responsibilities

• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students, acting as a preceptor when teaching new staff and students, and documenting orientation and training.
• Provides guidance to technical and support staff, resolves customer service issues within guidelines, and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested.
• Follows appropriate safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Assists the laboratory management with special projects as assigned.
• Manages quality assessment, technical oversight, problem‑solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, providing input for staff performance, and overseeing training and competency evaluations.
• Performs assigned pre‑analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning and disinfection, quality control, and calibration performance.
• Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards.
• Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results, serving as a resource and addressing complex tests and procedures.
• Performs post‑analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures, and providing technical and support information for all age groups.
• Leads quality control and quality assurance testing.
• Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned (Required).
• 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 (Required).
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision (Required).
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities (Required).
• Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings (Required).
• 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 (Required).
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to operate computer systems in order to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents (Required).

Education

• Bachelors (Required).
• Field of Study: In a chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR if the field of study does not match, candidate must meet the CLIA equivalency listed in additional information.

Work Experience

2+ years of technical experience (Required).

Additional Information

An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement. Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii): For high complexity testing, equivalent laboratory training and experience includes the following: 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND 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; 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 in a CLIA‑certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024. Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements. Due to regulatory body nomenclature changes in 2022 and 2023, MT(ASCP) and MT(AMT) are denoted now as MLS (ASCP) and MLS (AMT).

Licenses and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements – please review details at the provided link for information on work requirements.

Pay Range

$28.68 - $53.35

Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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