Medical Laboratory Technologist I PRN

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Technologist I to join their Pediatric Hematology and Oncology team in Orlando. Responsibilities include specimen processing, testing, and maintaining laboratory records. Ideal candidates will have an associate's degree in medical technology and relevant certifications, contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Certification from recognized medical technology organizations required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• One year of clinical lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing and testing laboratory specimens.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records and quality control.

Skills

Laboratory specimen processing

Quality control

Data collection

Education

Associates degree in medical technology

Bachelor's degree in medical technology (preferred)

Job description

PRN Medical Laboratory Technologist I -AdventHealth Medical Group - AHMG Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Orlando

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: PRN Days

Shift: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm / Friday 8am - 3pm

Location : 2501 North Orange Ave, Suite 589, Orlando, FL 32804

The community you’ll be caring for:

• More than 800 physicians, 450+ advanced practice providers, and 2,600 clinical and support staff in over 40 specialties, provide patients with a broad range of medical and surgical services.
• AdventHealth Medical Group Central FL operates over 200 offices, providing compassionate, multidisciplinary care to more than one million patients a year.
• In existence since 1994, AdventHealth Medical Group Central FL has demonstrated consistent growth and stability in an ever-changing health care market.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Medical Laboratory Technologist I is responsible for the processing and testing of all laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory.Maintains accurate laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Assists with data collection and special projects, as assigned.
• Assists in the documentation and submission of required laboratory, departmental, and staff statistics/reports.
• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; 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.
• Recognizes that the attainment of knowledge is every employee’s responsibility & accepts accountability for staying current on all written or electronic communication.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Associates’ degree in medical technology or related sciences with state licensure if required or appropriate national certification
• Must hold a certification from one of the following Medical Laboratory Scientist (American Society for Clinical Pathology), or Medical Technologist (American Society for Clinical Pathology), or Medical Technologist (American Medical Technologist), or Medical Technologist (American Associate of Bioanalyst), or Clinical Laboratory Supervisor through AMT
• BLS/CPR certified

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree medical technology or related sciences with appropriate state licensure if required or appropriate national certification
• One year of Clinical Lab experience