Medical Laboratory Scientist II Evenings

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs pre-analytical laboratory activities, including equipment maintenance and function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection and processing, and cleaning and disinfection of laboratory equipment and spaces. The role also conducts post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, including reporting results and providing technical support. Tests and analytical procedures must be completed efficiently and accurately in accordance with established standard operating procedures. The position participates in proficiency testing and follows applicable federal and state regulations and institutional policies. The scientist may serve as a preceptor for new employees and students, supporting orientation and training and documenting those activities. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with rotating weekends. The role is based at 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution; or an accepted bachelor's degree equivalency with specified coursework and laboratory training or experience.
Accepted degree equivalency pathways include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses, including 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination, plus qualifying laboratory training.
Qualifying laboratory training may include completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP, or at least three months of documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing.
Alternative qualification pathways include successful completion of an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks and current or prior military enlisted occupational specialty as a Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualifying continuous service as high-complexity testing personnel in a CLIA-certified laboratory under the stated dates and conditions.
Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-analytical activities, including equipment maintenance and function checks, inventory control, supply stocking, specimen collection and biological specimen processing, and cleaning and disinfection of laboratory equipment and spaces.
Conduct post-analytical laboratory activities, including reporting results and providing technical support.
Complete tests and analytical procedures efficiently and accurately according to established standard operating procedures.
Participate in proficiency testing and adhere to federal and state regulations and institutional policies.
May act as a preceptor for new employees and students, facilitating orientation and training and documenting activities appropriately.