Medical Lab Scientist II- Pool - Weekends

Orlando Health • Melbourne, FL

67d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II evaluates specimens, analyzes blood and body fluids using automated and complex manual methods, and assists with interpreting results. The role follows established policies and procedures to support high-quality laboratory services. It receives general guidance, typically for moderately complex procedures, and works semi-autonomously while drawing on knowledge of how other laboratory areas are related.

The position is pool and covers shifts as needed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is based at Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital, a 119-bed acute care facility serving Brevard County and providing medical and surgical care across specialties including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics, and surgical services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; an associate’s degree and two years of directly related experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree, in addition to the experience requirement.
• Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship.
• At least one year of experience.
• Florida state license for technologist.
• Department-specific competencies may be required depending on the area of assignment.

Nice To Haves

• National certification such as ASCP, AAB, or AMT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate specimens for quality and preanalytical errors.
• Verify results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Perform, evaluate, and document quality control, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Verify instrument performance standards, including linearity, reportable range, and method comparisons.
• Use computer systems for ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensure appropriate utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies, and assist with inventory management.
• Communicate critical results to patient caregivers.
• Evaluate result accuracy in light of possible preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical sources of error.
• Report work activities, instrument issues, supply issues, and pending work to the oncoming MLS at shift change.
• Respond to work-related technical inquiries.
• Assist in training new team members and students.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance and comply with applicable organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform specimen collection, receiving, and processing as required.
• Answer the telephone and greet guests to the department.
• Maintain current job knowledge to instruct students or other personnel effectively.
• Follow policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Follow infection control and safety practices and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and hospital and departmental matters.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials for qualifying positions.
• Benefits from day one, including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, and PTO and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level