Medical Lab Scientist

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
• Benefits 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 that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Days

Location: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Zephyrhills
• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement (Joint Commission)
• Life style activities and community growth
• Close proximity to many of Florida's finest beaches

The role you'll contribute:

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

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
• 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