Lab Technologist FT Nights Winter Park and Oviedo Flex

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Winter Park
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Description

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Medical Laboratory Technologist - AdventHealth - Winter Park/Oviedo

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth - Winter Park

* Winter Park Memorial Hospital has continuously served the residents of Winter Park and its surrounding communities for more than 50 years


* Chartered in 1951, the hospital has grown from the visionary efforts of a handful of Winter Park residents and community leaders, to a 307-bed acute care facility that is a model of community health and wellness


* Over the years the hospital has continually expanded to meet the needs of the community, adding an upscale obstetrics and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place, cancer care at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, Winter Park, and state-of-the-art surgery, recovery and rehabilitation at the AdventHealth Orthopedic Institute



Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth - Oviedo

* Brand-new, freestanding facility dedicated to 24/7 care


* It is our goal to provide quicker access to hospital-based ER services for a growing community with diverse needs


* will be staffed by board-certified emergency physicians, critical care nurses, and stroke and chest pain experts trained to stop a heart attack in minutes


* The AdventHealth Oviedo Emergency Room (ER) is an extension of our AdventHealth Winter Park location.


* The 19,000-square-foot facility features state-of-the-art emergency healthcare serving the residents of Orange & Seminole County


* The 24-bed ER includes an urgent care track to diagnose and treat non-emergent cases more efficiently, an observation unit to closely monitor care for up to 24 hours, and offers emergent care with a helicopter pad onsite.



Work Hours/Shift: Full time Flex shift: Every Friday andSaturday (2200-0600) and float to other hours at WP or Oviedo laboratory

You Will Be Responsible For:

* Demonstrates, through behavior, AdventHealth Orlando's service standards.
* Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and/or receptionist duties. Continually maintains workspaces in a neat, organized, and properly supplied; properly stores and safeguards documentation and paperwork.
* 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; 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 AdventHealth procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards. Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as AdventHealth policies.
* Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with AdventHealth procedures. Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients.

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

Required:

* Licensed by State of Florida at Clinical Laboratory Technologist level in appropriate specialties (Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Serology/Immunology, Microbiology, Immunohematology/Blood Banking, and/or Molecular Pathology) for the department or campus assignment.
* Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures and processes performed in department or work area assigned.
* Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
* Ability to read text and numbers in English, and to comprehend, measure, reason, match, and problem solve under supervision. Ability to apply accurately learned computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
* Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within AdventHealth guidelines and applicable regulations.

Preferred:

* Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent term, OR
* Four years post-secondary education with a concentration in the aforementioned subject matters, Chemical Science or Biologic Science or Healthcare-related field
* One-year analytical, technical experience in Clinical Laboratory setting, OR
* Completion of a clinical internship in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent program
* Nationally certified as Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist, or equivalent term
* Licensed by State of Florida as Clinical Laboratory Technologist level in assigned department specialties, or all 6 areas (Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Serology/Immunology, Microbiology, Immunohematology/Blood Banking, Molecular Pathology).

Job Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Technologists performs various laboratory testing procedures in assigned areas as licensed. Work customarily involves analytical testing of blood and/or other human biological specimens. Depending on campus and department, various pre-and post-analytical work processes are including in the work duties customarily performed; on-call hours may also be required. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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