Medical Lab Scientist - Nights

Orlando Health, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II to evaluate and analyze blood and body fluids using automated and manual methods, ensuring high-quality results within established timeframes.

The MLS II collaborates with a team, supports instrument maintenance, and contributes to training and compliance with Florida licensure and hospital policies. Shifts are 4-9 hours, Sunday to Wednesday, with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or to substitute with Associate’s degree plus two years related experience
• Florida license as Medical Technologist or eligible
• Clinical laboratory internship completed
• ASCP/AAB/AMT certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimens for quality and preanalytical errors.
• Verifies results and QC data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs QC, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Works with moderate guidance on complex procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of related laboratory areas.
• Assists training of new team members and students.
• Communicates critical results to caregivers.
• Maintains infection control and safety practices.
• Keeps a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Hospital experience

Team player

Quality control

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field

Clinical laboratory internship

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Quality control systems

Job description

Position Summary

This be 4 - 9 hour shifts Sunday to Wednesday.

The MLS must be licensed through the The Florida Department of Health. We are looking for someone that has hospital experience and is a team player!

Responsibilities

Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

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.

What you will do

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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