K2 is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to support our clinic out of Tampa, FL. The Lab Specialist promotes Good Clinical Practice in the conduct of laboratory responsibilities. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, 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.

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.

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.

Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way! At K2 Med, people come first and we're seeking warm, wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone, from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff. We thrive on empathy, a patient-first approach, and absolutely zero big egos (unless it's an ego about being extra kind, then we'll allow it!). We believe a supportive, caring experience is paramount for our patients, and that starts with you.

We celebrate what makes you uniquely you! Your race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, or even your favorite snack (though we're partial to good research snacks) don't define your talent or fit here. If you need a little extra support or accommodation due to a disability, no sweat! Just reach out to our friendly team at HR@k2med.com, and we'll ensure you have everything you need to shine.