Medical Lab Scientist WeekendsLake Wales, FL

Medical Laboratory Scientist II

At AdventHealth Lake Wales, many of our team members have spent the majority of their careers here, with each one committed to giving our patients the best experience and care possible. We invite you to elevate your career with a new job at AdventHealth Lake Wales hospital. Join our team of talented Lake Wales nurses, surgical technologist, imaging professionals, cath lab technologist, and health administration professionals for a fulfilling career.

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 Scientist II performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified. Work customarily involves analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens. Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Depending on campus and department, various pre-and post-analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed; on-call hours may also be required. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II conducts a variety of laboratory procedures in designated areas as licensed or certified. This role entails the analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens, requiring a moderate to high degree of both theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in the certified area(s). Laboratory testing encompasses complex diagnostic and analytic assessments of specimens, including interpreting data with precision and accuracy according to established policies and procedures. Duties customarily involve a range of pre- and post-analytical work processes depending on the campus and department and may also require participation in on-call rotations.

Professionals in this position are responsible for adhering to laboratory policies and procedures while maintaining quality control practices. This role may also involve managing selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which could include workflow management, quality control processes, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem-solving for customers and coworkers, and maintenance and upgrades of department equipment or computer systems. Additionally, writing or reviewing procedures and assisting lab leadership in meeting goals across various areas such as Team, Service, Clinical, Market, and Finance may be required.

A strong commitment to outstanding customer service is essential, with an emphasis on maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The role may also involve the development and implementation of policies and procedures for new equipment and/or assays, including the development of quality control procedures that outline acceptable guidelines and monitoring. The Medical Laboratory Scientist II must perform, evaluate, and accurately record quality control testing on all reportable assays and ensure routine and unscheduled maintenance is performed timely to assure proper operation of medical laboratory equipment.

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.

Bachelor's in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

Florida- Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Multi-State Division- National certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist such as ASCP, AAB, or AMT

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