Medical Lab Scientist III- Laboratory-2nd shift Job at Orlando Health
Position Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) III evaluates, assist 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. Responsibilities:
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
Two (2) years experience required. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital, is located about 16 miles southeast of the downtown Orlando Health campus, adjacent to the Orlando Health Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion – Horizon West. As a comprehensive medical and surgical facility, the hospital is designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Horizon West community.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) III evaluates, assist 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.
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.
Provides guidance and direction to other team members with less experience. Only receives guidance for most complex
procedures.
Works independently within broad guidelines, rather than prescribed procedures.
Able to assist with troubleshooting problems and recommending possible solutions.
Explains difficult or sensitive information in a manner that is easy to understand.
Performs high complexity testing.
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.
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. Only receives guidance for most complex
procedures.
Works independently within broad guidelines, rather than prescribed procedures.
Able to assist with troubleshooting problems and recommending possible solutions.
Explains difficult or sensitive information in a manner that is easy to understand.
Performs high complexity testing.
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.
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.
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:
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.
Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree required.
Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship.
Bachelor’s degree required.
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
Two (2) years experience required. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.
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