Medical Lab Scientist ITarpon Springs, FL

Medical Laboratory Technologist I

Here at AdventHealth North Pinellas, you can find the Tarpon Springs hospital job that fits your talents, skills and passions. Our hospital services range from emergency and cardiovascular medicine to orthopedics, wound care, sleep medicine, general surgery and more. Our team of Tarpon Springs nurses, surgical technologist, imaging professionals, and cath lab technologist are dedicated to serving the Pinellas and Pasco communities with whole-person health care. With a variety of medical jobs, Tarpon Springs is a great place to begin or elevate your career, and we invite you to explore our open positions at AdventHealth North Pinellas.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

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:

• Participates in the evaluation of new laboratory techniques and procedures
• 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.

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.

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