Medical Lab Scientist - (Point of Care Testing)

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist III (Point of Care Testing). This role involves performing and overseeing Point of Care Testing (POCT) across multiple clinical departments, including both waived and non-waived tests. The Medical Laboratory Scientist III will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting POCT instruments, managing quality control, coordinating proficiency testing, and training and assessing the competencies of non-laboratory personnel. The position also includes documenting and reviewing POCT results, collaborating with nursing and medical staff to optimize POCT workflow, and participating in the development, evaluation, and implementation of laboratory procedures and methods. Ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and hospital policies and procedures is also a key aspect of this role. The hospital itself has a long-standing reputation for providing compassionate care to children, teenagers, and young adults in Central Florida, earning numerous accolades for its specialized pediatric services and high-quality patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship.
• Two (2) years experience required.
• Maintains current Florida license as a Medical Technologist certified in the specialty or specialties required by the laboratory section(s) assigned.

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

• Evaluates specimens for quality and preanalytical errors
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provides guidance and direction to other team members with less experience. Only receives guidance for most complex procedures.
• Works independently within broad guidelines, rather than prescribed procedures.
• Able to assist with troubleshooting problems and recommending possible solutions.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information in a manner that is easy to understand.
• Performs high complexity testing.
• Verify instrument performance standards including linearity, reportable range and method comparisons
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Assists with inventory management
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
• Able to provide guidance on potential sources of error or interfering substances
• Utilizes theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to help troubleshoot unusual situations; regularly reports unresolved issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Works independently to accomplish task assigned.
• Evaluate accuracy of results considering all phases of testing to include preanalytical, analytical and post analytical sources of error
• Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures for test performance, quality control, and preventative maintenance.
• Reports work activities, instrument issues, supply issues and pending work at shift change to the oncoming MLS.
• Responds to work related technical inquiries.
• Assists in the training of new team members and students
• 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.
• Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required.
• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
• Responsible for an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits: Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, and more for full time and part time employees.
• FREE education programs
• well-being services

What This Job Offers

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