Medical Lab Scientist III AFB Testing - Microbiology Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm (ORMC)

Socket.dev; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, FL, seeks MLS III to join the AFB Microbiology team. You will work in a highly specialized laboratory environment focused on detection and identification of mycobacterial organisms, with responsibilities including AFB specimen processing, culture interpretation, acid-fast staining, organism identification, and susceptibility testing.

This role offers a Monday-Friday schedule with a strong emphasis on quality, accuracy, and

Qualifications

• Experience with AFB specimen processing, culture interpretation, acid-fast staining, organism identification, and susceptibility testing.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy and patient-centered care.
• Bachelor’s degree required with clinical laboratory internship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimens for quality and preanalytical errors.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provides guidance and direction to other team members with less experience.
• Works independently within broad guidelines, rather than prescribed procedures.
• Assists with troubleshooting problems and recommends possible solutions.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.

Skills

AFB specimen processing

culture interpretation

acid-fast staining

organism identification

susceptibility testing

quality control

patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Position Summary

Looking for an opportunity to apply your advanced microbiology expertise? Join our AFB Microbiology team as an MLS III and contribute to a highly specialized laboratory environment focused on the detection and identification of mycobacterial organisms.

Ideal candidates will have experience with AFB specimen processing, culture interpretation, acid-fast staining, organism identification, and susceptibility testing, along with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and patient-centered care.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm

Why Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work

At Orlando Health, we care about you as much as you care about your patients. As a team member, you’ll enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)


• On-site pharmacy and discounted health services


• Wellness incentives—earn up to $500/year

Financial Security

• Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match


• Group life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance at no cost

Time Away & Family Support

• Nearly five weeks of PTO—including vacation, holidays, and sick leave


• Four-week paid parental leave for eligible team members


• Family care support including fertility benefits (up to $25K), adoption assistance (up to $15K), backup child/elder/pet care, and virtual tutoring

Learning & Career Growth

• “Preferred Education Program”: earn degrees or technical certificates with zero out‑of‑pocket costs


• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000/year) and student loan repayment ($1,200/year)


• Full career development resources: coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training

Extra Perks

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling services


• Access to discounts on attractions, travel, cell phones, insurance, and more

ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence.

Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career‑growing FREE education programs and well‑being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work”is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

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.


• Provides guidance and direction to other team members with less experience. Only receives guidance for most complex procedures.


• Works independently within broad guidelines, rather than prescribed procedures.


• Able to assist with troubleshooting problems and recommending possible solutions.


• Explains difficult or sensitive information in a manner that is easy to understand.


• Performs high complexity testing.


• 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.


• Able to provide guidance on potential sources of error or interfering substances


• Utilizes theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to help troubleshoot unusual situations; regularly reports unresolved issues to the immediate supervisor.


• Works independently to accomplish task assigned.


• Evaluate accuracy of results considering all phases of testing to include preanalytical, analytical and post analytical sources of error


• Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures for test performance, quality control, and preventative maintenance.


• 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.


• Responsible for an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program.


• 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.

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.