Medical Lab Scientist II

Shift

Mid Shift (Variable)

40 hours per week, every third weekend rotation

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time
Shift: Day

Address

2450 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Job Description

Performs pre-analytical activities including equipment maintenance, function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection, biological specimen processing, cleaning, and disinfection of laboratory equipment and spaces.

Conducts post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including reporting results and providing technical support.

Completes tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established standard operating procedures.

Participates in proficiency testing, adhering to federal and state regulations and institutional policies.

May act as a preceptor to facilitate orientation and training to new employees and students, documenting appropriately.

Offers guidance to technicians and support staff, resolving customer service issues within guidelines and supporting education to clinical staff.

Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and completes required training for handling hazardous waste.

Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.

Evaluates new laboratory techniques and procedures, assisting with data collection and special projects.

Facilitates workflow and supports education to clinical staff as needed.

Education

Bachelor's [Required] Field Of Study in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; OR if the field of study does not match, candidate must meet the CLIA equivalency listed in additional information

Work Experience

2+ years of clinical lab experience [Preferred]

Additional Information

An equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement:

• Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii): For high complexity testing, equivalent laboratory training and experience includes the following:
• 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination;
• Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR
• At least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing;
• Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); OR
• Qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.

Licenses And Certifications

Florida Technologist

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$26.08 - $48.50

Background Screening Requirement

(Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/)

Equal Opportunity Employer

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.