Medical Technologist

Company: Adventist Health System
Location: Davenport
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

Description

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO UPLOAD A RESUME, PROOF OF EDUCATION AND ANY LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION!

Medical Technologist II (Microbiology) at AdventHealth Heart of Florida

Location Address: 40100 US Hwy 27, Davenport, FL 33837

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

* Up to $10K Sign-on Bonus
* We offer great benefits with immediate Health Insurance coverage
* Career development and advancement opportunities
* Student Loan Repayment Program

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: FT / Shift: Day (Wednesday, Thursday 7a.m-5:30p.m., Saturday and Sunday 7:30a.m.-6p.m)

The community you'll be caring for:

* Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, a 193-bed acute care facility, believes in providing quality, compassionate health care to the communities it serves
* Heart of Florida is an accredited hospital by the Joint Commission and an accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society for Cardiovascular Patient Care
* These distinctions mean that Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center puts quality health care front and center
* Offering personalized care today Our patients deserve the best personalized care possible. And they do get the best at Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center. Because of our size, we are able to offer professional and caring health care services in support of today's technology

The role you'll contribute:

The Medical Technologist II 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. Under general supervision, is responsible for managing assigned selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which may include workflow, quality control process, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem solving for customers and coworkers, department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, writing/reviewing procedures, or other tasks assigned. Assists department manager with meeting goals in all Extending Excellence areas: Team, Service, Clinical, Market and Finance. Promotes and actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Qualifications

The value you'll bring to the team:

* Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization's Performance Excellence Program.
* Performs, assigns, and oversees as necessary pre-analytical and support activities related to laboratory testing to facilitate daily department operations. Activities 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; answering the telephone, clerical and/or receptionist duties; and other pre-analytical activities.
* Performs, and may assign, expected tests and analytical procedures for assigned department or workarea 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. Continually maintains workspaces in a neat, organized, and properly supplied; properly stores and safeguards documentation and paperwork.
* Performs and oversees assigned 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.
* Provides leadership and mentoring to technicians, technologists and support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and support education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested. Facilitates workflow when necessary.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications

* 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
* 2 years analytical, technical experience in a Clinical Laboratory Setting

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

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