Medical Lab Scientist I PRN

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: PRN

Shift: Day

Location: 1035 Red Bud Road, Northeast Calhoun, GA 30701

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Gordon

• Four seasons of outdoor activities, including whitewater, hiking, camping
• Named #4 on NICHE magazine’s “Best Cities (under 100,000) to Raise a Family”
• Affordable land and homes
• Outstanding quality of life
• Strong cultural community
• Access to excellent public and private K-12 education
• Convenient location between two large metropolitan areas: Atlanta and Chattanooga

The role you’ll contribute:

Responsible for conducting a variety of laboratory procedures in designated areas. This position entails analytical testing of blood and human biological specimens, requiring theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise. This role involves complex diagnostic and analytic assessments of specimens, interpreting data with precision and accuracy. In addition, this position facilitates selected aspects of laboratory processes, including workflow management, quality control, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, and maintenance of equipment. This role assists lab leadership in meeting goals across various areas such as Team, Service, Clinical, Market, and Finance. Responsibilities for this role include conducting laboratory procedures, performing diagnostic assessments and laboratory processes, training employees, and assisting lab leadership. May require on-call hours.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and complete required training for handling hazardous waste.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Evaluates new laboratory techniques and procedures, assisting with data collection and special projects.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and spaces through cleaning and disinfection.
• Facilitates workflow and support education to clinical staff as needed.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Associate's in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution [Required] 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.