Point of Care Technologist

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.

• Documents and submits required laboratory, departmental, and staff statistics and reports.

• Provides ongoing education and support to POCT clinicians, acting as a teacher, coach, and mentor.

• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities to enhance patient care.

• Maintains accreditation and inspection readiness through proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Manages inventory control and supply stocking to ensure availability of necessary materials.

• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students.

• Follows safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the POCT program to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Trains and assesses the competency of testing personnel to ensure accurate and reliable test results.

• Evaluates and selects new POCT instruments and procedures to enhance testing capabilities.

• Monitors and maintains POCT equipment, including validation, correlation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.

• Collects and analyzes data to improve the quality and efficiency of the POCT program.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong organizational skills. [Required]
• Ability and willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment. [Required]
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays if the need arises; on-call hours may also be required. [Required]
• Knowledge of POC and laboratory rules and regulations [Required]
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-lab departments. [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English. [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. [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. Required

• 2+ of technical experience including a minimum of one year in a POCT environment [Preferred]

• Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements
•  Due to regulatory body nomenclature changes in 2022 and 2023, MT(ASCP) and MT(AMT) are denoted now as MLS (ASCP) and MLS (AMT).

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.