****At K2 Medical Research, a privately-owned clinical research facility in the greater Orlando and Central Florida area, we specialize in conducting multiphasic clinical trials that promote the development of innovative and effective medical treatments while maintaining the safety and privacy of our participants. We are committed to fighting the diseases that plague our loved ones and ourselves. By harnessing the power of advanced clinical research and connecting our patients with the treatments of tomorrow, we can improve the health of our local communities, and by extent, the population of our world.

K2 has a need for a Laboratory Technician on our Mobile Research Unit, which travels throughout central Florida.

Description:

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Responsible for operation of the laboratory in a mobile clinic.

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Primary Responsibilities:

· Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and immunology.

· Report test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results.

· Ensure quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.

· Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.

· Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.

· Serve as a back-up to the Lab Manager as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests.

· Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.

· Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance.

· Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

· Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

· Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.

· Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.

· Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.

· Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

· Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.

· Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.

· Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.

· Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Associate’s Degree or higher preferred

· Medical laboratory experience preferred Certification and Licensure:

· MLT, ASCP, CPT or AMT certification preferred

• Applicants that do not meet 100% of the above qualifications but who have a combination of related education and applicable experience may be considered upon approval

At K2, we value our employees and their professional and personal needs, and support these through our benefit offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer paid Long-Term disability and Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Legal Shield, Employee Assistance Program, and various discount programs.
• 401(K) Plans- Traditional and Roth plans are available; 4% employer match that is immediately vested
• PTO of 16 days per year, 17 days after the first year of FT employment
• 9 paid Holidays
• K2 observes a four-day work week, Monday through Thursday, for full time employees. Fridays are non-working days unless required by business needs.