Medical Lab Scientist II; ORMC Core Lab; 2nd shift

Position Summary

Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), II evaluates, analyzes, and performs automated and complex laboratory procedures, monitors workflow, and ensures regulatory compliance in the assigned area of responsibility.

Schedule: 2:00pm - 10:30pm, Monday thru Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.

• Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full- and part-time employees.
• Retirement Savings plan.
• Paid Time Off plan.
• Education Assistance programs; tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program and preferred education program.
• Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly.
• Many other benefit programs—all kick in from day one!

Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and is rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions.

Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence.

Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing free education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

• Evaluate specimens for quality and preanalytical errors.
• Verify results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Perform, evaluate, and document all quality control, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Receive general guidance and direction, typically on moderately complex procedures only.
• Possess knowledge of other areas in the laboratory and how they are related.
• Work semi-autonomously to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Verify instrument performance standards including linearity, reportable range, and method comparisons.
• Demonstrate computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensure proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Communicate critical results to patient caregivers.
• Evaluate accuracy of results considering all phases of testing to include preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical sources of error.
• Report work activities, instrument issues, supply issues, and pending work at shift change to the oncoming MLS.
• Respond to work-related technical inquiries.
• Assist in the training of new team members and students.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• 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: Preferred:
  American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• Experience: Three (2) years minimum experience. Based on area of assignment, department-specific competencies may be required.