Medical Lab Scientist II - Part Time

PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a part-time Medical Lab Scientist II. The role involves evaluating specimens, ensuring quality control, and assisting with training new team members. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and relevant certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience required.
• Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimens for quality and preanalytical errors.
• Performs quality control and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.

Skills

Quality Control

Computer System Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

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Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Works semi-autonomously to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Verifies 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.
• Evaluates 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.

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 to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
• Follows 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.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree required. Associate’s degree and two years of directly related experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree. Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship is also required.

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 ASCP, AAB, or AMT is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year experience. Department-specific competencies may be required based on the area of assignment.