Medical Technologist II AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

Location Address: 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

• Day One Benefits
• $10K Sign On Bonus (if eligible) 
• From state- of- the- art equipment to the most intricate building details, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel was designed from the ground up to maximize healing, patient care and wellness
• Recognized as leader in patient satisfaction and was named Top 100 Hospital in Modern Healthcare Magazine by IBM Watson Health
• 50,000 sq ft community Health & Wellness Center
• Comprehensive women’s health center named Inspiration Place that incorporates female physician specialists, women’s imaging, pelvic floor and female physical therapy and a boutique spa.
• Consistently named a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Times
• Opened an offsite 24 bed, 24/7 emergency room in Central Pasco to better serve the emergency health needs of residents in west and central Pasco

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time Nights 7p-7:30a (6 days on and 8 days off) at Central Pasco ER Lab

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Demonstrate competency in laboratory procedures within the scope of practice. Provide all aspects of diagnostic laboratory procedures based on established standards. Perform testing in a timely manner and ensure department staff adhere to established turnaround time goals.
• Adheres to hospital and department policies and procedures. Completes assigned policy and procedure review assignments in a timely manner. Maintains current knowledge of CAP, State of Florida, and Federal regulatory requirements for the clinical laboratory. Complies with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participates in proficiency testing program as assigned. Ensures that proficiency testing deadlines are met and samples are analyzed in the same manner as patient samples.
• Performs all assigned preventative maintenance, calibration, and quality control testing as scheduled, to include appropriate documentation and review.
• Troubleshoots and documents analyzer problems. Informs onsite lab supervisor and all Nursing units of anticipated delays due to extended downtime.
• Maintains a clean and stocked workstation, following infection control guidelines. Ensures department supply levels are maintained in a manner to reduce waste and avoid expenses for “rush” orders.
• Maintains competencies current for all assigned procedures. Completes assigned competency assessments in a timely manner.
• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab supervisor. Appropriately documents orientation and training of new employees and medical technology students.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific jobâ‘related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned. Establishes and maintains communications within the department and with other departments.
• Keeps professional license current at all times. Demonstrates commitment to professional and personal growth.  Maintains membership in the appropriate professional organizations.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related sciences upon hire
• One year of experience in a laboratory setting required or diploma from an accredited medical laboratory training program upon hire

• Current FL Clinical Laboratory Technologist license upon hire.
• Licensed in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Microbiology, and Serology required.
• Recent Generalist experience 

Job Summary:

The Medical Technologist II performs laboratory testing in accordance with the Division of Clinical Laboratory Standards and pursuant to Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Chapter 64B3-13.00. Oversees the day-to day operations of various lab sections in the absence of a Supervisor. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.