Laboratory Supervisor Blood Bank Microbiology

** Our promise to you:*
* Joining Advent Health 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. Advent Health 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.

** All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:*
* + Benefits from Day One:
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

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* Schedule:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Day (United States of America)

** Address:*
* 10925 NARCOOSSEE RD

** City:*
* ORLANDO

** State:*
* Florida

** Postal Code:*
* 32832

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* Job Description:

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* ** Shift:
** Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm

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* Location:

** Lake Nona Hospital

** Sign On Bonus:**  $10,000 for eligible applicants

** Relocation Bonus:**  $3,000 for eligible applicants

** Primary

Job Responsibilities:

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* + Leads and participates in laboratory performance improvement activities, promoting team building, employee engagement, patient satisfaction, and safety.

+ Manages quality assessment, technical oversight, problem solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, staff performance input, training, and competency evaluations.

+ Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including equipment maintenance, function checks, documentation, inventory control, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning, disinfection, quality control, and calibration.

+ Participates in laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities.

+ Completes all expected tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards, participating in proficiency testing and adhering to federal, state, and institutional regulations.

+ Carries out post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures, and providing technical and support information related to laboratory testing for all age groups.

+ Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results, serving as a resource and addressing complex tests/procedures.

+ Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices.

+ Leads quality control and quality assurance testing.

+ Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students, and documenting orientation and training.

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* Education:

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* + Bachelor's [Required]

** Field of Study:*
* + In a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution;  
** OR if the field of study does not match, candidate must meet the CLIA equivalency listed in additional information*
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* Work Experience:

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* + 1+ year of leadership experience [Preferred]

+ 3+ years of clinical laboratory experience [Required]

** Additional Information:*
* + An equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement:

+ Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42

CFR
493.1489(b)(3)(ii):
For high complexity testing, equivalent laboratory training and experience includes the following:

+ 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses,  
** OR*
* + 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination;  
** AND*
* + Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (note that 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 high complexity 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 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.

** Licenses:*
* Florida Clinical…