Medical Lab Scientist III Microbiology Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm (ORMC) AFB Experience Required

MLS III Microbiology Laboratory Scientist

Join our AFB Microbiology team as an MLS III and contribute to a highly specialized laboratory environment focused on the detection and identification of mycobacterial organisms. Ideal candidates will have experience with AFB specimen processing, culture interpretation, acid-fast staining, organism identification, and susceptibility testing, along with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and patient-centered care. Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm

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. 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.