Medical Lab Scientist II

Florida Medical Clinic•Wesley Chapel, FL

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II evaluates and analyzes blood and body fluids using automated and complex manual methods, and assists in interpreting results. The role follows established policies and procedures to ensure high-quality laboratory results within established timeframes. The position receives general guidance, typically for moderately complex procedures, and works semi-autonomously on assigned tasks while maintaining knowledge of how other laboratory areas relate to its work. The Medical Laboratory Scientist II also supports specimen collection, receiving, and processing as required; helps train new team members and students; and maintains compliance with Orlando Health policies, regulatory and accreditation requirements, infection control practices, safety procedures, and patient confidentiality standards.

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.
Current Florida license as a Medical Technologist certified in the specialty or specialties required by the assigned laboratory section(s).
At least one year of experience.
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 proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies, and assist with inventory management.
Communicate critical results to the patient caregiver.
Evaluate result accuracy across preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical phases, considering potential 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.
Perform specimen collection, receiving, and processing as required.
Answer the telephone and greet guests to the department.
Maintain current job knowledge to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
Follow established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
Practice infection control and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Maintain confidentiality of patient records and hospital and departmental matters.
Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.