AdventHealth University

Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

AdventHealth University$64K — $119K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
  • 2+ years of technical laboratory experience necessary.
  • MLS or MT certification from ASCP, AAB, or AMT mandatory.
  • Demonstrated understanding of laboratory testing procedures required.
  • Ability to train and mentor new staff in a medical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students.
  • Guide technical and support staff while resolving customer service issues.
  • Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures in the laboratory setting.
  • Participate in performance improvement activities within the laboratory and hospital.
  • Assist laboratory management with special projects as needed.

Benefits

  • Up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus available.
  • Full-time schedule from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Opportunity to work in a laboratory committed to quality and excellence.
  • Engagement in continuous education and training initiatives.
  • Involvement in performance improvement activities and special projects.
Full Job Description
Schedule:
Full time

Shift:
Day (United States of America)

Address:
120 N OAK ST

City:
HINSDALE

State:
Illinois

Postal Code:
60521

Job Description:

**Schedule: Full Time Day - 6:30 am to 3: 00 pm Monday to Friday
  • 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned
• Follows and ensures adherence of staff, to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities
• Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings

Education:
• Bachelor's [Required]

Field of Study:
• 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 that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024. Required

Work Experience:
• 2+ years of technical experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:
• MLS or MT credentialed by ASCP, AAB or AMT required

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$31.03 - $57.72

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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