Medical Lab Technologist I FT Evenings - US-FL-Palm Coast - Medical Lab Technician

Company: Advent Health Palm Coast
Location: Palm Coast
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Medical Lab Technologist I FT Evenings - US-FL-Palm Coast

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

• Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• $10K Sign-on Bonus*
• $3K Relocation Bonus* 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: Evenings ---(2p-10:30pm 5 days per week) or (four 10-hour shifts which would be 12pm-10:30pm,1pm-11:30pm, or 2pm-12:30am) - rotating weekends and holidays The community you'll be caring for: 60 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY, Palm Coast, FL 32164 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
  • Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) 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
  • Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership. Appropriately documents orientation and training of new employees and medical technology students
  • Provides guidance to technicians and support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and support education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested. Facilitates workflow when necessary
  • Recognizes that the attainment of knowledge is every employee's responsibility & accepts accountability for staying current on all written or electronic communication
  • Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment
  • Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area
  • Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
    • 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) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
      • Bachelor's degree medical technology or related sciences with appropriate state licensure if required or appropriate national certification
      • One year of Clinical Lab experience This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
        
        

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