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AdventHealth Point of Care Medical Lab Scientist in Celebration, Florida

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

· Benefits from Day One

· PTO from Day One

· Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

· Sign-on Bonus*

· Relocation Bonus*

  • Nursing or BU specific benefits and perks

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: Part Time

Shift : Monday - Friday, 9am to 1pm

The community you’ll be caring for:

  • Established in 1997 and now a 203-bed hospital

  • AdventHealth Celebration Health was designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility to serve as a cornerstone of health in Disney’s planned community of Celebration, Florida

  • The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world. All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease

The role you’ll contribute:

The Point of Care technologist is a medical laboratory scientist who is responsible for assisting with the coordination and oversight of hospital Point of Care Testing (POCT) (waived and non-waived) in accordance with regulations. 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. 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:

• Maintains self-competencies required to help oversee the POCT program.

• Ensures all testing personnel have required training and competency assessment maintained and appropriately documented.

• Serves as teacher, coach, and mentor for Point of Care testing clinicians.

• Participates in the evaluation of new POC instrumentation 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.

• Maintains current analyzer ongoing validation, correlation, troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Follows laboratory policies and procedures; provides input on POCT policies and procedures.

• Participates in, and has knowledge of, laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities.

• Adheres to hospital and laboratory regulatory requirements.

• Helps prepare and maintain documentation for laboratory accreditation for ongoing inspection readiness.

• Participates in inventory control and supply stocking.

• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership. May act as a preceptor when teaching new staff and students when assigned. Appropriately documents orientation and training of new employees and medical technology students.

• 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.

• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of POC department.

• May assess competencies according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.

• Maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

REQUIRED:

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

• In licensure states, Laboratory Licensure in appropriate specialty(ies) for the department or location assignment as applicable to the state

PREFERRED:

• Two years of technical experience including a minimum of one year in a POCT environment

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 Celebration

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24006331

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.

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