Medical Lab Scientist II

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Confidential employee benefit package

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist II to evaluate and interpret results, perform QC, and assist in training staff. The role emphasizes accurate testing across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases, with strict adherence to policies and safety standards.

The MLS II will work under general guidance, handle specimen handling, and ensure timely, reliable results for patient care in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; associate degree with 2 years related experience may substitute.
• Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, interprets results and analyzes blood and body fluids using automated and manual methods.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Maintains instrument performance standards and troubleshooting procedures.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver and supports shift change handoff.
• Participates in training of new team members and students.
• Maintains compliance with hospital policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Quality control

Specimen handling

Communication

Infection control

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree (with substitute)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II 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.

• Evaluates specimens for quality and preanalytical errors.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Receives a general guidance and direction, typically on moderately complex procedures only.
• Has knowledge of other areas in the laboratory and how they are related.
• Works semi-autonomously to accomplish task assigned.
• Verify instrument performance standards including linearity, reportable range and method comparisons.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Assists with inventory management.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
• Evaluate accuracy of results considering all phases of testing to include preanalytical, analytical and post analytical sources of error.
• Reports work activities, instrument issues, supply issues and pending work at shift change to the oncoming MLS. Responds to work related technical inquiries.
• Assists in the training of new team members and students.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required.
• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree required. Associate’s degree and two years of directly related experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).
• 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

• One (1) years minimum experience. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.