Orlando Health
Medical Lab Scientist II (Microbiology) 2nd shift; FT
Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Medical Lab Scientist II (Microbiology) 2nd shift; FT
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Medical Lab Scientist II (Microbiology) 2nd shift; FT
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Orlando Health . 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Position Summary The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II evaluates, assists in the interpreting of results, and analyzes blood and body fluids using both automated and complex manual methods following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of Laboratory results within established timeframes.
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 2:30pm to 11:00pm with rotating weekends.
Benefits
Outstanding Benefits with a 403(b) match for full and part-time employees.
Retirement Savings plan.
Paid Time Off plan.
Education Assistance programs; Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan repayment program and Preferred Education Program.
Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly.
Among many other benefit programs. Benefits do kick in from day one!
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.
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.
Verifies 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 assigned tasks.
Evaluates 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.
Qualifications Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree required.
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
Two (2) years experience required; based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.
Other Information
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Part-time.
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology.
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
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Medical Lab Scientist II (Microbiology) 2nd shift; FT
role at
Orlando Health . 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Position Summary The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II evaluates, assists in the interpreting of results, and analyzes blood and body fluids using both automated and complex manual methods following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of Laboratory results within established timeframes.
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 2:30pm to 11:00pm with rotating weekends.
Benefits
Outstanding Benefits with a 403(b) match for full and part-time employees.
Retirement Savings plan.
Paid Time Off plan.
Education Assistance programs; Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan repayment program and Preferred Education Program.
Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly.
Among many other benefit programs. Benefits do kick in from day one!
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.
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.
Verifies 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 assigned tasks.
Evaluates 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.
Qualifications Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree required.
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
Two (2) years experience required; based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.
Other Information
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Part-time.
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology.
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
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