Medical Laboratory Technologist II AdventHealth Zephyrhills

Location Address: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, FL 33541

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Zephyrhills

• Up To $10K Sign On Bonus
• Day One Benefits
• FH Zeph/Dade City Named One of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Orthopedics, Stroke Centers and Patient Safety three years in a row “2017-2019” by the Women’s Choice Award
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Spring/Fall 2018
• One of only 35 Hospitals Nationally Named as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group
• Four Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2019 by Health grades
• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee by The Joint Commission

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time

You Will Be Responsible For:

•          Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results

•          Serves as a resource and addresses complex tests/procedures

•          Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices

•          Leads quality control and quality assurance testing

•          Assists with data collection and special projects, as assigned

•          Assists with department orientation and trains medical laboratory staff

•          Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; 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

•          Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership. Appropriately documents orientation and training of new employees and medical technology students

•          Provides guidance to technicians and support staff, resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, and support education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested. Facilitates workflow when necessary

•          Recognizes that the attainment of knowledge is every employee’s responsibility & accepts accountability for staying current on all written or electronic communication

•          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. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete

•          initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment

•          Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area

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

•          Demonstrate competency in laboratory procedures within the scope of practice. Provide all aspects of diagnostic laboratory procedures based on established standards. Perform testing in a timely manner and ensure department staff adhere to established turnaround time goals

•          Performs other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree medical technology or related sciences with appropriate state licensure if required or appropriate national certification
• Two years of technical experience
• AMT or ASCP

Job Summary:

Performs complex diagnostic and analytic testing of laboratory specimens and interprets data.