Medical Lab Scientist III (Flow Cytometry ) Days

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) III evaluates, assist 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.

Location Summary

ORMC; Flow Cytometry

Position Summary:

• Day Shift; 5x8s

• Monday through Friday; 6:30am to 3:00pm

Successful candidates joining our TEAM will be elgible for:

• Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part-time employees.

• Retirement Savings plan.

• Paid Time Off plan.

• Education Assistance programs; Tuition reimburment, 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!

ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest

acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Hospital" in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12

adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet Recognition, the gold standard for nursing's contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service

excellence.

Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winninghospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span

Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy byproviding professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin

your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.