Medical Lab Scientist II 3x12s Fri-Sun Nights Blood Bank (ORMC)

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.

Schedule

This position works 3x12s on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at ORMC - Level 1 Trauma Center.

Benefits

At Orlando Health, you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one, including:

• Health & Wellness 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 with a competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance at no cost
• 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 resources including coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training
• Free education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life

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
• 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

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
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements
• P 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 (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).
• 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: One (1) years minimum experience. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.