Medical Lab Scientist PRN

AdventHealth•Lake Wales, FL

52d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I, 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 I 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. Applicable experience in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science, or related field required.

Requirements

Associate in a 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.
0 Work Experience
Certified Lab Technologist (CLT)
Medical Lab Scientist (MLSAMT)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLSASCP)
Medical Technologist (MTAAB)
Medical Technologist (MTAMT)
Medical Technologist (MTASCP)

Responsibilities

Facilitates workflow and support education to clinical staff as needed.
Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and complete required training for handling hazardous waste.
May act as a preceptor to facilitate orientation and training to new employees and students, documenting appropriately.
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.
Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, and biological specimen processing.
Offers guidance to technicians and support staff, resolving customer service issues within guidelines
Maintains laboratory equipment and spaces through cleaning and disinfection.
Evaluates new laboratory techniques and procedures, assisting with data collection and special projects.