Medical Lab Scientist II, Per Diem Days (PRN) at Orlando Health

Clermont, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Specimen Evaluation, Quality Control, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Computer System Proficiency, Inventory Management, Critical Result Communication, Training, Infection Control, Safety Practices, Specimen Collection, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary Facility: South Lake Hospital Location: Clermont, FL Status: Per Diem PRN Department: Laboratory Schedule: Days Title: Medical Lab Scientist II #LI-JM1 “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you." Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for over 75 years. Conveniently located in Clermont, the hospital’s dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care. Our efforts have earned us recognition as a national leader. Click Here to Learn About: South Lake Hospital ORLANDO HEALTH - BENEFITS & PERKS: Competitive Pay Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions. All Inclusive Benefits (start day one) Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees. Employee-centric South Lake Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) evaluates, analyzes, and performs automated and complex laboratory procedures, monitors workflow, and ensure regulatory compliance in the assigned area of responsibility. Responsibilities Essential Functions Evaluates specimens for quality and pre-analytical errors. Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability. Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Receives a general guidance and direction, typically on moderately complex procedures only. Has knowledge of other areas in the laboratory and how they are related. Works semi-autonomously to accomplish task assigned. 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. Evaluate accuracy of results considering all phases of testing to include pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical sources of error. 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 Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and 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. 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. Qualifications Education/Training Bachelor’s degree required. Associate’s degree and two years of directly related experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section). Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship. Licensure/Certification Maintains current Florida license as a Medical Technologist certified in the specialty or specialties required by the laboratory section(s) assigned. National Certification such as American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred. Experience Three (2) years minimum experience. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Scientist evaluates, analyzes, and performs automated and complex laboratory procedures while ensuring regulatory compliance. They also communicate critical results to patient caregivers and assist in training new team members.