Medical Lab Technician I

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

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program *For Eligible Positions
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Insurance*

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its 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 : Dayshift (6:00am-2:30pm)

Location: 601 East Rollins Street Orlando, FL 32803

The community youll be caring for: AdventHealth Orlando

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando

• Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America

• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country

• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

The role youll contribute:

The Medical Laboratory Technician I is tasked with the processing, testing, and reporting of results for all laboratory specimens across various clinical laboratory areas. This role demands the exercise of independent judgment under general supervision, involving the analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens which necessitates a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge in licensed areas. The position includes pre-and post-analytical work processes, maintenance of accurate laboratory records, adherence to laboratory policies and procedures, and upholding quality control practices. State licensure and/or national certification are required within a specified timeframe after hire. The technician actively participates in delivering outstanding customer service and maintains respectful relationships with all stakeholders. Work schedules may include on-call hours, and the role operates under the immediate supervision of a medical technologist, supervisor, or laboratory manager. Responsibilities also encompass performing clinical testing in various laboratory areas such as Blood Bank, Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis following standardized procedures, understanding method principles, performing quality control, preventive maintenance, and interpreting results accurately. This position requires effective communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking for ensuring quality of patient test results, and a high level of technical knowledge applicable to department testing and clinical relevance. The technician is expected to organize work to meet established deadlines and maintain job competence, consistently functioning in a self-directed manner and exhibiting complex problem-solving skills.

The value youll bring to the team:

• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and/or receptionist duties. Continually maintains workspaces in a neat, organized manner, and is properly supplied; properly stores and safeguards documentation and paperwork

• 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; 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 hospital procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards. Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as hospital policies

• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with hospital 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 resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested

The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed :

Minimum qualifications

Associate degree in laboratory science or laboratory technologist

MLTAMT- medical laboratory technician

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 Orlando

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25026557

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.