Medical Lab Scientist II- Pool - Weekends
Orlando Health · Melbourne
Position Summary
"Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you."
About Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast as a trusted healthcare provider since 2002. Conveniently located in Melbourne, the 119-bed hospital has all private rooms and is uniquely designed for your comfort and a positive patient experience. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering the highest level of quality and compassionate care.
We provide a complete scope of care, with advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services.
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WHY ORLANDO HEALTH?
Competitive Pay
Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
All Inclusive Benefits (Starting on Day One)
Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
Employee-centric
Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare.
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
Responsibilities
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 Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist 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.
- 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
• National Certification such as American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or
American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred.
Florida State License for technologist under Licensure/Certification
Experience
One (1) years minimum experience. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.
Shift Times as needed
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
7am to 7pm
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 Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist 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.
- 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. 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
• National Certification such as American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or
American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred.
Florida State License for technologist under Licensure/Certification
Experience
One (1) years minimum experience. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.
Shift Times as needed
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
7am to 7pm
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