Medical Lab Scientist; Generalist VFT; 2nd shift

Position Summary

Medical Laboratory Scientist Sr. 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 results within established time frames.

This position will be in Hematology

Monday through Friday; 2nd shift

At Orlando Health, we care about you as much as you care about your patients. As a team member, you’ll enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one:

• Multiple medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• On-site pharmacy and discounted health services
• Wellness incentives—earn up to $500/year

• Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance at no cost

• Nearly five weeks of PTO—including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Four-week paid parental leave for eligible team members
• Family care support including fertility benefits (up to $25K), adoption assistance (up to $15K), backup child/elder/pet care, and virtual tutoring

• “Preferred Education Program”: earn degrees or technical certificates with zero out‑of‑pocket costs
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000/year) and student loan repayment ($1,200/year)
• Full career development resources: coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling services
• Access to discounts on attractions, travel, cell phones, insurance, and more

• Evaluates specimens for quality and pre‑analytical errors.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Works under general guidance, typically on moderately complex procedures only.
• Understands other laboratory areas and their interrelationships.
• Works semi‑autonomously to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Verifies instrument performance standards including linearity, reportable range, and method comparisons.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency (ordering, resulting, inquiry functions).
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Assists with inventory management.
• Communicates critical results to patient caregivers.
• Evaluates accuracy of results across all testing phases (pre‑analytical, analytical, post‑analytical).
• Reports work activities, instrument issues, supply issues, and pending work at shift change to oncoming MLS.
• Responds to work‑related technical inquiries.
• Assists in training new team members and students.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable laws (ADA, FMLA).
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Performs specimen collection, receiving, and processing as required.
• Answers telephone and greets department guests.
• Maintains current job knowledge to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
• Follows established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety measures; maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records, hospital, and departmental matters at all times.

• Bachelor’s degree required
  Associate’s degree plus two years of directly related experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree (in addition to the experience requirements below).
• Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship.

• Current Florida license as a Medical Technologist
  , certified in the specialty or specialties required by the assigned laboratory section(s).
• National certification such as:
  • American Society of Clinical Pathology (
    ASCP
    )
  • American Association of Bioanalysts (
    AAB
    )
  • American Medical Technologists (
    AMT
    )

• Minimum of one (1) year experience required. Department‑specific competencies may be required based on area of assignment.