Medical Laboratory Scientist - Laboratory Medicine

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) to perform diagnostic tests and ensure accuracy in the clinical laboratory.

You will work across chemistry, toxicology, transfusion services, urinalysis, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and point-of-care testing, using EMR systems and observing AIDET in communications.

This full-time night-shift role emphasizes quality, regulatory compliance, and collaborative teamwork in a busy hospital laboratory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Science or Clinical Laboratory Science per CLIA.
• No prior work experience required.
• Florida Medical Technologist licensure per CLIA.
• Strong computer skills and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing across chemistry, toxicology, transfusion, urinalysis, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and point-of-care testing.
• Ensure accuracy and validity of test results while maintaining regulatory standards.
• Perform quality control and maintenance/calibration of analyzers and testing systems.
• Use EMR systems and uphold AIDET in patient and staff interactions.
• Cross-train in other departments and support staffing needs.

Skills

Computer skills

Independent work

Critical thinking & communication

Education

Bachelors in MLS/CLS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) performs diagnostic tests in the medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results. Performs clinical laboratory testing of various complexities as allowed by regulatory standards.

Job Requirements

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) performs diagnostic tests in the medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results. Performs clinical laboratory testing of various complexities as allowed by regulatory standards.

Primary Accountabilities

• Performs clinical laboratory testing of various complexities, in a timely and efficient manner using various laboratory equipment, devices or via manual method. The MLT will be assigned on the following bench: clinical chemistry, toxicology, transfusion services, urinalysis, hemostasis, hematology, microbiology, immunology, point of care, and or as assigned by lab leadership.
• Complies with all Health First, HF Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent regulatory standards.
• Performs quality control on various laboratory tests ensuring its accuracy and validity.
• Performs equipment maintenance on various lab analyzers. Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
• Shows commitment to meet departmental goals & to continuously improve performance improvement metrics.
• Ability to perform basic computer skills pertinent to job performance. Shows competency in use various electronic medical record (EMR) applications used for patient records & results as established by laboratory procedures.
• Demonstrates the appropriate skill set as determined by the Annual Competency Assessments.
• Availability to meet departmental staffing demands and demonstrates effective time management.
• Communicates effectively within the laboratory, external clinical departments, other healthcare professionals, clients, and customers. Observes AIDET in customer communication. Reports issues & departmental needs supervisor.
• May be required to obtain laboratory specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture if needed.
• Cross trains in other departments within the laboratory or performs other lab-related tasks as directed by supervisor.

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or any related field, as outlined in CLIA.
• Work Experience: None
• Licensure: Medical Technologist licensure by the State of Florida in accordance with CLIA.
• Certification: None

• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Proficient in required computer applications.
• Work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Strong skills in critical thinking, prioritization and organization of tasks, communication skills (written and verbal in English).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: MLS(ASCP) also formerly known as MT(ASCP), and/or MT(AAB),
• MT/MLS(AMT), Specialist Certification by ASCP (SBB, SC, SH, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Able to endure >8-hour workday in periods of high demand.
• Must be able to pass a color blindness test.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform clinical/technical tasks.
• Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. unassisted.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Full-Time

Shift Times : nights

Paygrade : PG-PG-38