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Medical Lab Scientist PRN

  • Req #: R-0369578
  • Job Category: Laboratory
  • Location: Fruitland Park, FL
  • Additional Locations:

    • Tavares, FL
  • Pay Range: $23.71 – $48.50
  • Location Type: On-site
  • Facility: AdventHealth Waterman

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

Shift:

24 Hours (United States of America)

Address:

201 COUNTY RD 466A

City:

FRUITLAND PARK

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

34731

Job Description:

Schedule Information:
• PRN

• Days or Nights (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.)

Locations:

• AdventHealth Waterman: Tavares, FL

• AdventHealth ER Fruitland Park: Fruitland Park, FL

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates new laboratory techniques and procedures, assisting with data collection and special projects.

• 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.

• 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. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• 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
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities
• 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
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to operate computer systems to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents
• General knowledge of laboratory testing functions and equipment use

Education:
• Associate's [Required]

• Bachelor's [Preferred]

Field of Study:
• Laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

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 on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.
 

Work Experience:
• 2+ years of clinical lab experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:
• Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist License

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements – https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$23.71 – $48.50

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

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