Medical Lab Scientist III

About the role

Evaluates, assists in interpreting 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. This is a night shift position.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides guidance and direction to other team members with less experience; receives guidance only for the most complex procedures.
• Works independently within broad guidelines rather than prescribed procedures.
• Assists with troubleshooting problems and recommends possible solutions.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Performs high-complexity testing.
• Verifies 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.
• Provides guidance on potential sources of error or interfering substances.
• Utilizes theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot unusual situations; reports unresolved issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Works independently to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Evaluates accuracy of results considering preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical sources of error.
• Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures for test performance, quality control, and preventive maintenance.
• 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 and 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 to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
• Plays an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program.
• Follows established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety practices; keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records, hospital, and departmental matters at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship.
• Two (2) years of experience required.
• 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.