AdventHealth · 5 hours ago
Lead Microbiology / Quality Assurance MLS
Apopka, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$28.68/hr - $53.35/hr
2+ years expAdventHealth is a community-focused healthcare organization that emphasizes the well-being of individuals. The Lead Microbiology / Quality Assurance MLS is responsible for training new employees, managing quality assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety policies while performing laboratory testing and reporting results.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's [Required]
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 that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing 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, 2024
2+ years of technical experience [Required]
Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures, and processes performed in the department or work area assigned
Follows and ensures adherence of staff, to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times
Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities
Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings
Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to operate computer systems in order to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off from Day One
403-B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits
Company
AdventHealth
AdventHealth is a nonprofit healthcare system providing whole-person care through hospitals, clinics, and virtual services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Florida Blue FoundationKentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission
2025-09-15Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Clifton Scott
COO Flagler | St. Johns Market
Bela Nand
Chief Medical Officer
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