Texas Health Huguley FWS
Lead Medical Lab Scientist
Job Number: 25041647
Job Description – Lead Medical Lab Scientist
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Up to $10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
Up to $3,000.00 Relocation Bonus
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
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 / Shift: Days
Location: 2100 OCOEE APOPKA ROAD, Apopka, 32703
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Apopka
AdventHealth Kissimmee is a 242‑bed community‑focused hospital
Conveniently located near Walt Disney World
The team is here is dedicated to bringing mission‑focused, faith‑based care to residents and visitors of Osceola and Orange Counties
AdventHealth Kissimmee has recently expanded our existing tower by 3‑floors and 80‑beds, including new ancillary spaces such as Inpatient Rehab, Inpatient Dialysis, Laboratory, and Imaging services.
The Role You’ll Contribute The Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified. Is responsible for managing assigned selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which may include workflow, quality control process, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem‑solving for customers and coworkers, department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, writing/reviewing procedures, or other tasks assigned. Work customarily involves analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens. Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Depending on campus and department, various pre‑and post‑analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed; on‑call hours may also be required. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The Value You’ll Bring to the Team
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.
Manages quality assessment, technical oversight, problem‑solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, providing input for staff performance, and overseeing training and competency evaluations.
Performs assigned pre‑analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning and disinfection, quality control, and calibration performance.
Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards.
Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results, serving as a resource and addressing complex tests and procedures.
Performs post‑analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures, and providing technical and support information for all age groups.
Leads quality control and quality assurance testing.
Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Bachelor’s 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
2‑years of technical experience
Licensure, certification or registration required: Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLSASCP) Preferred. Medical Lab Scientist (MLSAMT) Preferred.
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Job Description – Lead Medical Lab Scientist
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Up to $10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
Up to $3,000.00 Relocation Bonus
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
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 / Shift: Days
Location: 2100 OCOEE APOPKA ROAD, Apopka, 32703
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Apopka
AdventHealth Kissimmee is a 242‑bed community‑focused hospital
Conveniently located near Walt Disney World
The team is here is dedicated to bringing mission‑focused, faith‑based care to residents and visitors of Osceola and Orange Counties
AdventHealth Kissimmee has recently expanded our existing tower by 3‑floors and 80‑beds, including new ancillary spaces such as Inpatient Rehab, Inpatient Dialysis, Laboratory, and Imaging services.
The Role You’ll Contribute The Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified. Is responsible for managing assigned selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which may include workflow, quality control process, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem‑solving for customers and coworkers, department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, writing/reviewing procedures, or other tasks assigned. Work customarily involves analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens. Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Depending on campus and department, various pre‑and post‑analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed; on‑call hours may also be required. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The Value You’ll Bring to the Team
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.
Manages quality assessment, technical oversight, problem‑solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, providing input for staff performance, and overseeing training and competency evaluations.
Performs assigned pre‑analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning and disinfection, quality control, and calibration performance.
Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards.
Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results, serving as a resource and addressing complex tests and procedures.
Performs post‑analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures, and providing technical and support information for all age groups.
Leads quality control and quality assurance testing.
Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Bachelor’s 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
2‑years of technical experience
Licensure, certification or registration required: Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLSASCP) Preferred. Medical Lab Scientist (MLSAMT) Preferred.
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