Medical Laboratory Scientist - Laboratory Medicine

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs diagnostic and clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity to provide accurate, valid data used in diagnosing and treating disease. The role uses laboratory equipment, devices, or manual methods and may be assigned to clinical chemistry, toxicology, transfusion services, urinalysis, hemostasis, hematology, microbiology, immunology, point of care, or other areas as assigned by laboratory leadership. The position follows Health First and laboratory policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulatory standards. It includes quality control, analyzer maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting; use of computer applications and electronic medical record systems; and participation in competency assessments and performance improvement. The role also involves communicating with laboratory and clinical colleagues, other healthcare professionals, clients, and customers, reporting issues and departmental needs to a supervisor, and cross-training or completing other laboratory tasks as directed. Specimen collection by venipuncture or capillary puncture may be required. Travel to facilities within or beyond the county perimeter may be required, potentially using a personal vehicle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field as outlined in CLIA.
Medical Technologist licensure by the State of Florida in accordance with CLIA.
Proficiency in required computer applications.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Strong critical-thinking, task-prioritization, and organizational skills.
Written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to endure workdays longer than eight hours during periods of high demand.
Ability to pass a color blindness test.
Visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform clinical and technical tasks.
Ability to lift 10–20 pounds unassisted.
Ability to communicate with others to exchange information.
Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.

Nice To Haves

MLS(ASCP), formerly MT(ASCP), certification.
MT(AAB) certification.
MT/MLS(AMT) certification.
ASCP specialist certification, such as SBB, SC, or SH.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory testing of varying complexity accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner using laboratory equipment, devices, or manual methods.
Work in assigned laboratory areas, which may include clinical chemistry, toxicology, transfusion services, urinalysis, hemostasis, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and point of care.
Comply with Health First and laboratory policies and procedures and applicable regulatory standards.
Perform quality control to ensure laboratory test accuracy and validity.
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers, testing systems, and instruments to meet established accuracy standards.
Support departmental goals and continuous improvement of performance metrics.
Use computer applications and electronic medical record systems for patient records and results in accordance with laboratory procedures.
Demonstrate skills as evaluated through annual competency assessments.
Manage time effectively and support departmental staffing needs.
Communicate effectively with laboratory staff, clinical departments, healthcare professionals, clients, and customers; observe AIDET in customer communications.
Report issues and departmental needs to a supervisor.
Collect laboratory specimens by venipuncture or capillary puncture when required.
Cross-train in other laboratory departments and perform other laboratory-related tasks as directed by a supervisor.
Travel to other facilities within or beyond the county perimeter when required; use a personal vehicle if needed.