PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

AdventHealth is hiring a PRN (per diem) Medical Laboratory Scientist for its night shift in Manchester, Kentucky. The role covers pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory tasks, with a schedule that may require flexibility, including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical activities: equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, and cleaning and disinfection of laboratory equipment and spaces
• Conduct post-analytical activities, including reporting test results and providing technical support
• Complete tests and analytical procedures accurately according to standard operating procedures
• Participate in proficiency testing in line with federal, state and institutional policies
• Act as a preceptor for new employees and students, and guide technicians and support staff, resolving customer service issues and supporting education to clinical staff
• Follow safety policies (PPE, handwashing, hazardous chemical handling) and complete required training for hazardous waste
• Take part in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, evaluate new techniques and assist with data collection and special projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses (including an ABHES or CAAHEP-approved clinical laboratory training program)
• 2+ years of clinical lab experience preferred
• College-level math, computer reasoning and language skills; ability to read, write and follow instructions in English
• Ability to work independently, multitask, communicate respectfully and solve problems
• Willingness to learn new techniques and procedures

Required skills

• Technical skills in laboratory testing, procedures and processes
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of laboratory testing functions and equipment use
• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and irritants safely
• Preferred: proficiency in specimen preparation, DNA/RNA extractions, stem cell isolation and histology preparations, and a wide range of laboratory and molecular assays

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the unit or state. Pay range: $27.47 - $51.10.