All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
·Paid Days Off from Day One ·Student Loan Repayment Program ·Career Development ·Whole Person Wellbeing Resources ·Mental Health Resources and Support
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 thattogetherwe are even better.
Schedule:Full time
Shift: Days
The community you’ll be caring for:AdventHealth Tampa
· AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research. · Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery · Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come · Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.
The role you’ll contribute:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist LP is responsible for laboratory support procedures, including processing of all laboratory specimens in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains accurate laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. Acquires state licensure and/or national certification within 120 days of hire.
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 · Receives, prioritizes, and processes specimens in a timely manner to meet or exceed turnaround time standards. · Performs post-analytical non-result reporting activities related to laboratory testing 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 · Reads all Laboratory documents – SOPs and Forms for assigned area · Attends and completes all AdventHealth and Laboratory orientation requirements. · Starts initial training in area assigned using previously tested samples and LIS test site; including instrument operation and maintenance, QC and LIS training · Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
· Associates’ degree in medical technology or related sciences with state licensure if required or appropriate national certification · Eligible for state licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technologist or equivalent term for assigned work area based on the state regulatory agencies · Eligible for national certification as Medical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist or equivalent as required by respective state · Appropriate state licensure and/or appropriate national certification if required to be obtained within 120 days of hire
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.