Medical Lab Scientist III - Blood Bank

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist III for its Blood Bank. The role evaluates specimens, analyzes blood and body fluids using automated and complex manual methods, assists in interpreting results, and follows established policies and procedures to ensure high-quality laboratory results within established timeframes. The position works with general guidance on moderately complex procedures and operates semi-autonomously. The shift is days. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is part of the Orlando Health system and provides specialized pediatric care in Central Florida. Orlando Health describes benefits including education and well-being services, with benefits beginning on day one and flexibility where possible. Full-time and part-time employees are offered benefits that include student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, backup elder and childcare, and pet insurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an associate’s degree and two years of directly related experience in place of the bachelor’s degree, in addition to the stated 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 through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

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 laboratory computer systems for ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
Ensure proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
Assist with inventory management.
Communicate critical results to the patient caregiver.
Evaluate result accuracy in light of potential preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical sources of error.
Report work activities, instrument and 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 attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.