Medical Lab Scientist II

Adventist Health • Orlando, FL

105d

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified. Work customarily involves analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens. Analytical laboratory testing generally requires a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in licensed area(s). Depending on campus and department, various pre-and post-analytical work processes are included in the work duties customarily performed; on-call hours may also be required. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, biological sciences or related field.
• MLS, CLT, MLT FL licensure (with all 5 areas).
• Medical Technologist certification such as ASCP, AAB, or AMT unless grandfathered per state requirement.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; inventory control and supply stocking, specimen collection as needed; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; quality control and calibration performance; and other pre-analytical activities.
• Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures for assigned department or work area efficiently and accurately, according to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards.
• Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as Institutional policies.
• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures.
• Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients.
• Provides orientation and training to new employees and medical technology students as needed, under the direction of the lab leadership.
• May act as a preceptor when teaching new staff and Students when assigned.
• Appropriately documents orientation and training of new employees and medical technology students.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees