Job Title: Medical Laboratory Tech

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

• Benefits & Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Debt-free Education*

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: Full Time, Days

Shift: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6:30AM-7:00PM

The role you’ll contribute:

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) works under the direct supervision of a Medical Technologist in all areas of the laboratory as designated.  Responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory.  Maintains laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory.  Participates in Quality Improvement Activities.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Serves as technical resource by participating in staff training; answering questions of other professionals; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the pathologist, the patient physician, or nurse; reporting mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials.
• (Toxicology) Identifies the presence or quantity of drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs, and toxic substances by operating toxicology instrumentation and performing manual methods for the performance of drug screens and blood alcohol levels.
• (Chemistry) Provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating chemistry equipment; performing hand chemistries.
• (Hematology) Provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating hematology, urinalysis and coagulation equipment; performing manual methods of differentials.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Education and Experience Required

• Postsecondary certificate or an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Program must be accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical laboratory Scientists.
• MLT/MT through ASCP, AMT or AAB

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Family friendly community
• Excellent cost of living
• Five major recreational lakes
• Many annual events and festivals
• Environment committed to patient care