Medical Lab Scientist Sr. - Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

Orlando Health • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

Position Summary

Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.
Orlando Health offers a great DAY ONE benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
Paid Time Off (accrued)
Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans
Disability and Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
Family Care Benefits & so much more!
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Sr. evaluates, analyzes, and performs automated and complex laboratory procedures, monitors workflow, and ensure regulatory compliance in the assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship.
• Maintains current Florida license as a Medical Technologist certified in the specialty/specialties required by the laboratory section assigned. Supervisor License preferred.
• Three (3) years MLS experience required.
• Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.

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

• Maintains active participation in the corporate technical committee for assigned area to include assisting with: o Policy development and revisions including quality control and maintenance o Instrument evaluation and selection and impact on laboratory operations o Defining competency requirements o Creation of student education plans o Input into quality management plans o Input into process improvement plans o Ensuring regulatory compliance o Maintaining test menus based on organizational needs
• Requires a comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems and concepts.
• Resolves problems and identifies the most appropriate solution to ensure the lab is able to meet its objectives.
• Routinely monitors and participates in daily departmental operations.
• Addresses customer concerns and follows up in a timely manner.
• Serves as a resource to other team members in the department
• Performs audits to ensure compliance as needed.
• Assists with resolving issues in the absence of the supervisor.
• Makes recommendations for alternative methodology of current procedures as indicated and coordinates changes as required including clinical trials.
• Recommends skill mix based on technical complexity.
• Supports the supervisor and manager in maintaining the operational budget within projected constraints.
• Monitors appropriate test utilization.
• Responsible for appropriately training new team members at the request of the Supervisor.
• Responsible for completing competency documentation for team members in their area of responsibility.
• Ensures that the Orlando Health Clinical Laboratory is inspection ready.
• Maintains good communication with all Laboratory team members and customers including team members, leaders, Pathologists, , Physicians and other customers served by the Laboratory.
• 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.
• Participates in identified value improvement task forces (inter and intra departmental and implements identified areas of improvement as indicated.
• Understands the functions of all laboratory areas and is able to fulfill team leader responsibilities in another area as required.
• Practice infection control and safety policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital, and departmental matters at all times.
• Mentors technologists in their assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Family Care Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees