Medical Lab Scientist I

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program * (For eligible positions)
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

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 : Night

Location: AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach

The community you'll be caring for: 401 PALMETTO ST, New Smyrna Beach, 32168

The role you 'll contribute :

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I 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 value you'll bring to the team:

• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; inventory control and supply stocking, 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.
• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures.
• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership.
• Provides guidance to technicians and support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and support education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested .

Qualifications
The expertise and e xperiences you'll need to succeed :

Minimum qualifications :

• Associates' degree in chemical , physical or biological science or medical laboratory or related field or equivalent education and training
• In licensure states, Laboratory Licensure in appropriate specialty( ies ) for the department or location assignment as applicable to the state
• -OR - In non-licensure states, must hold a national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist such as ASCP, AAB, or AMT unless grandfathered per state requirement

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science, or related field
• One year of Clinical Lab experience