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Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Career Development

Well-being resources

Mental Health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Palm Harbor seeks a Laboratory Technician for the night shift to support laboratory operations and clinical staff. You will follow safety policies, perform both pre-analytic and analytic tasks, and help with data collection and quality improvement projects.

Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and effective English communication are essential. Benefits begin from day one, with comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Follows safety policies, PPE use, and hazardous waste training.
• Writes and speaks English clearly with staff and patients.
• Ability to work independently with varying priorities.
• Maintains equipment and performs quality assessment activities.
• Educates and trains new staff in medical lab settings.
• Proficient in a wide range of laboratory techniques.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities with good organization.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to read/write instructions and follow procedures in English.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety policies including PPE use and hazardous chemical handling.
• Participates in lab and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Evaluates new lab techniques and assists with data collection.
• Maintains lab equipment and spaces through cleaning and disinfection.
• Supports clinical staff with workflow education and guidance.
• Performs pre-analytical activities: maintenance, inventory, specimen collection.
• Performs post-analytical activities: reporting results and technical support.
• Completes tests and analyses according to SOPs.
• Participates in proficiency testing and regulatory adherence.
• Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of new staff.

Skills

Safety compliance

Independent worker

English communication

Attention to detail

Laboratory knowledge

Quality assessment

Training staff

Problem solving

Multitasking

Infectious specimen handling

Tools

MS 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.

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: Night (United States of America)

Address: 34106 Us Highway 19 N

City: Palm Harbor

State: Florida

Postal Code: 34684

Job Description:

• 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.

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 to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents [Required]
• General knowledge of laboratory testing functions and equipment use [Required]
• Critical thinking skills and attention to detail and accuracy [Required]
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; additional languages [Required]
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities; excellent organization and people skills [Required]
• Flexibility in scheduling of hours; may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays [Required]
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English; good oral communication skills; excellent customer service skills [Required]
• Mathematical, computer reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years) [Required]
• Must have proper communication skills to convey information effectively and problem-solving/decision-making skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions [Required]
• Ability to multitask and knowledge of basic state and federal laws as applicable to the laboratory setting [Required]
• 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 [Required]
• 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 [Preferred]
• Sound knowledge in a wide variety of laboratory and molecu