Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Orlando Health, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to analyze blood and body fluids using automated and manual methods to produce accurate results within established timeframes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, completion of a clinical laboratory internship, and Florida licensure as a Medical Technologist. ASCP/AAB/AMT certifications are preferred, supporting quality patient care across our laboratory services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in MLS/CLS or related field.
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training internship.
• Florida license as Medical Technologist in the required specialty.

Responsibilities

• Verifies routine results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Receives guidance from more experienced team members or leader.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
• Regularly reports unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.
• Regularly reports work activities to the oncoming technologist.
• Responds to work-related technical inquiries as needed.
• Maintains punctual attendance and compliance with Orlando Health policies.

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

Clinical laboratory training internship

Job description

Position Summary

A Brief Overview The Medical Laboratory Scientist 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

What you will do

• Verifies routine results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability using prescribed guidelines.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Receives guidance and direction from more experienced team members or leader.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
• Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.
• Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.
• Responds to work related technical inquiries as needed.
• 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.
• 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

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required.
• Successful completion of clinical laboratory training internship.
• None.
• Maintains current Florida license as a Medical Technologist 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.