Graduate Medical Lab Scientist - Orlando Health -Health Central - Pool

Orlando Health • Ocoee, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health is a large healthcare system with 15 hospitals and numerous specialized institutes and services. The Medical Laboratory Scientist role involves analyzing blood and body fluids using automated and manual methods to ensure high-quality laboratory results within established timeframes. This position operates under the guidance and mentoring of a licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist, performing and documenting patient results, quality control, and maintenance procedures. The role requires computer system proficiency, proper reagent and supply management, and communication of critical results to caregivers. It also involves specimen collection and processing, answering departmental calls, instructing students, participating in quality improvement programs, and adhering to regulatory requirements, infection control, and safety practices. Maintaining patient confidentiality is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required.
• Successful completion of clinical laboratory training internship.
• Must obtain Florida license as a Medical Technologist in the specialty or specialties required by the laboratory section(s) assigned within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• National Certification such as American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and documents all patient results, quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures consistent with the educational level and skills learned in the academic environment and demonstrated competency through Orlando Health.
• Receives guidance and direction from more experienced team members or leader.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
• Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.
• Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.
• Responds to work related technical inquiries as needed.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Among many other benefit programs.
• Benefits do kick in from day one!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree