Medical Laboratory Scientist Evenings

AdventHealth

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 74,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement

Parental Leave 4 weeks

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is hiring a Laboratory Technician to support pre- and post-analytical tasks in a busy clinical lab.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, specimen processing, reporting results, and assisting with education for staff, with on-site day shift and Monday-Friday schedule. A Bachelor’s degree and Florida Medical Technologist license are required, with 2+ years of lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or CLIA-equivalency.
2+ years of clinical lab experience preferred.
Licensure as Florida Medical Technologist is required.

Responsibilities

Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, processing, cleaning, and disinfection.
Conducts post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including reporting results and providing technical support.
Completes tests and analytical procedures according to standard operating procedures.
Participates in proficiency testing and adheres to regulations and policies.
May act as a preceptor and train new employees and students.
Offers guidance to technicians and support staff, resolving customer service issues and educating clinical staff.
Follows safety policies including PPE and hazardous waste handling; completes required training.
Participates in performance improvement activities and evaluates new techniques.
Facilitates workflow and supports education to clinical staff as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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.

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

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

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

10925 NARCOOSSEE RD

City:

ORLANDO

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32832

Job Description:

Shift: Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11pm

Sign On Bonus: $10,000 for eligible applicants

Relocation Bonus: $3,000 for eligible applicants

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.

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 clinical lab experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

An equivalent combination of education and/or 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.