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Orlando Health

Medical Lab Scientist III, PRN, ORMC (Flow Cytometry)

Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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Position Summary The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) III 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.

This position would be in Flow Cytometry

Responsibilities Essential Functions

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

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

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

Other Related Functions

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 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

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

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