Lead Medical Lab Scientist

The Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified. 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. 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: Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students, acting as a preceptor when teaching new staff and students, and documenting orientation and training. Provides guidance to technical and support staff, resolves customer service issues within guidelines, and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested. Follows appropriate safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities. Assists the laboratory management with special projects as assigned. Manages quality assessment, technical oversight, problem-solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, providing input for staff performance, and overseeing training and competency evaluations. Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning and disinfection, quality control, and calibration performance. Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards. Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results, serving as a resource and addressing complex tests and procedures. Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures, and providing technical and support information for all age groups. Leads quality control and quality assurance testing. Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices. Other duties as assigned.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, OR medical technology from an accredited institution OR Bachelor's degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses 2-years of technical experience LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Medical Laboratory Scientist Medical Technologist Certified Lab Technologist (CLT) - Cert Preferred Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLSASCP) Preferred Medical Lab Scientist (MLSAMT) Preferred Medical Technologist (MTAAB) Preferred Medical Technologist (MTAMT) Preferred Medical Technologist (MTASCP) Preferred

• Performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students, acting as a preceptor when teaching new staff and students, and documenting orientation and training.
• Provides guidance to technical and support staff, resolves customer service issues within guidelines, and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested.
• Follows appropriate safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Assists the laboratory management with special projects as assigned.
• Manages quality assessment, technical oversight, problem-solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, providing input for staff performance, and overseeing training and competency evaluations.
• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning and disinfection, quality control, and calibration performance.
• Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards.
• Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results, serving as a resource and addressing complex tests and procedures.
• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures, and providing technical and support information for all age groups.
• Leads quality control and quality assurance testing.
• Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, OR medical technology from an accredited institution OR Bachelor's degree equivalency with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses
• 2-years of technical experience
• Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Medical Technologist
• Certified Lab Technologist (CLT) - Cert Preferred
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLSASCP) Preferred
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLSAMT) Preferred
• Medical Technologist (MTAAB) Preferred
• Medical Technologist (MTAMT) Preferred
• Medical Technologist (MTASCP) Preferred

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development

Quaint and quiet — but still close to major Central Florida cities — AdventHealth Apopka offers the leading-edge care and resources of a large hospital network with the warmth of a community-based health care facility. If you’re interested in medical jobs, Apopka is a great place to start your career. At our hospital, you can join a team of talented Apopka nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals in a supportive environment. To get started, you can visit one of our weekly in-person hiring events each Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm, where our hiring managers can talk with you about our competitive benefits. Exceptional candidates sometimes receive same-day offers to join our team. Whether you live here or are relocating, learn more about Apopka hospital jobs available at AdventHealth. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Up to $10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus Up to $3,000.00 Relocation Bonus Benefits from Day One Paid Days Off from Day One Career Development Schedule: Full Time / Shift : Days Location: 2100 OCOEE APOPKA ROAD, Apopka, 32703 The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Apopka 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. 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.