Job Description

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

MHS educator for the pathway from laboratory student to laboratory employee. Develops and provides/facilitates services related to the orientation, training and assessment of new grads and inexperienced medical laboratory technologists and/or medical laboratory scientists.

• 5 days/week
• 2 years experience in Microbiology highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

Develops and provides/facilitates services related to the orientation, training and assessment of new grads and inexperienced medical laboratory scientists and/or medical laboratory technicians and other laboratory staff.Serves as a mentor and consultant for staff professional development and good laboratory practice.Oversees the on-boarding for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) and Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) students.Supports laboratory education to other healthcare professionals on an as needed basis.Works with the Lab Directors on ensuring that the competency assessment tools for all MHS laboratories are standardized and up to date - meet regulatory requirements of TJC, CAP, FDA, etc.Coordinates the training of students, new grads and inexperienced medical laboratory scientists and/or medical laboratory technicians and other laboratory staff at different sites and ensures that competencies are completed at the sites in the respective sections.Collaborates with laboratory leaders to assess the learning needs of students, new grads and inexperienced medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians and other laboratory staff.Assists with the coordination of continuing education classes, special events, seminars, didactic lectures, conferences and other activities as required.Coordinates "A Day in the Lab" program and serves as liaison to High Schools who have HOSA/Health programs to promote a career in laboratory science.Participates in the development, coordination, and delivery of new staff orientation and education activities for medical laboratory scientist and/or medical laboratory technician school graduates, scholarship recipients, inexperienced medical laboratory professionals, other laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Florida Licensure as a Technologist or Supervisor to work in a CLIA licensed lab at highly and moderately complex testing level and the ability to perform waived testing. Required Work Experience: 5 years experience in a clinical laboratory in a hospital environment. Other Information: Additional Education Info: In a job related field

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 60%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 80%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 60%
• Magnetic Fields = 60%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
• Radiation = 60%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net