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

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: Per Diem (PRN)

Shift : Days

Location: 2450 North Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Kissimmee

AdventHealth Kissimmee is a 242-bed community-focused hospital

Conveniently located near Walt Disney World

The team is here is dedicated to bringing mission-focused, faith-based care to residents and visitors of Osceola and Orange Counties

AdventHealth Kissimmee has recently expanded our existing tower by 3-floors and 80-beds, including new ancillary spaces such as Inpatient Rehab, Inpatient Dialysis, Laboratory, and Imaging services.

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. 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

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Associates' degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or related field or equivalent education and training

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science, or related field

One year of Clinical Lab experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

American Medical Technologists

American Society for Clinical Pathology

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Lab Technologist

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

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

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Laboratory

Organization: AdventHealth Kissimmee

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24026646

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.