Medical Lab Scientist at Lake Mary Hospital

Orlando Health; Lake Mary (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist III to join their team. This role involves evaluating specimens, performing high complexity testing, and ensuring the accuracy of laboratory results. The new facility offers state-of-the-art equipment and a supportive environment for professional growth. With a commitment to quality care and community service, this position provides an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and innovative setting. Join a team that values excellence and dedication, and contribute to the health and well-being of the community.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 a year

Benefits Package from day one

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and completion of clinical laboratory training required.
• Two years of experience in a laboratory setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens for quality and perform high complexity testing.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members and communicate critical results.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Clinical Laboratory Training Internship

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Computer Systems

Job description

Position Summary

Department: LMH Laboratory

Status: Full-Time (38 hours a week)

Schedule:

Second Shift 9:15A - 7:30P

Rotating Weekends

Title: Medical Lab Scientist lll

Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital

The NEW Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital represents Orlando Health’s continued commitment to the Seminole County community, which we have proudly served for 40 years. As a comprehensive acute care facility, the hospital offers a full scope of medical and surgical services, including cardiovascular, general surgery, orthopedics, and women’s services with labor and delivery, alongside a future NICU. Opening with 124 beds, the 455,000 square foot hospital will be able to expand to up to 240 beds. State-of-the-art facilities include operating rooms, catheterization labs, interventional radiology, a vascular lab, an ICU and a full-service emergency department.

For labor and delivery, the hospital features six private suites thoughtfully designed to make you feel at home while providing exceptional medical care. Each suite includes a hydrotherapy tub for laboring, shower, recliner, adjustable bed with a squat bar, wireless and waterproof heart rate monitors for mom and baby, a smart board that integrates patient and nurse information from Epic, WiFi, and televisions. These modern amenities ensure a comfortable and supportive environment for every patient.

• Labor and delivery services, and a future neonatal intensive care unit
• 6 state-of-the-art operating rooms
• 3 catheterization labs with a dedicated interventional radiology and vascular lab
• Comprehensive cardiovascular care
• 16 ICU Beds
• Observation unit
• Outpatient Scripts Pharmacy

Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health – Lake Mary Hospital:

• BEST Place to Work, 5 years in a row!
• As a new hospital, Orlando Health Lake Mary offers unique opportunities for career advancement, leadership roles, and professional development.
• Benefits Package that begins on day one (Full-Time & Part-Time only).
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 a year.

Position Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) III evaluates, assists in the interpreting of results, and analyzes blood and body fluids using both automated and complex manual methods following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Evaluates specimens for quality and preanalytical errors.
2. Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
3. Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
4. Provides guidance and direction to other team members with less experience.
5. Works independently within broad guidelines, rather than prescribed procedures.
6. Able to assist with troubleshooting problems and recommending possible solutions.
7. Explains difficult or sensitive information in a manner that is easy to understand.
8. Performs high complexity testing.
9. Verifies instrument performance standards including linearity, reportable range and method comparisons.
10. Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
11. Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
12. Assists with inventory management.
13. Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
14. Able to provide guidance on potential sources of error or interfering substances.
15. Utilizes theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to help troubleshoot unusual situations.
16. Reports unresolved issues to the immediate supervisor.
17. Works independently to accomplish tasks assigned.
18. Evaluates accuracy of results considering all phases of testing.
19. Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures for test performance, quality control, and preventative maintenance.
20. Reports work activities, instrument issues, supply issues and pending work at shift change to the oncoming MLS.
21. Responds to work-related technical inquiries.
22. Assists in the training of new team members and students.
23. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies.
24. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree required.
Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship.

Licensure/Certification
Maintains current Florida license as a Medical Technologist certified in the specialty or specialties required by the laboratory section(s) assigned.
National Certification such as American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred.

Experience
Two (2) years experience required. Based on area of assignment, department specific competencies may be required.