Blue Cedar Laboratory, Medical Lab Scientist III, Full-Time Days (2nd Shift)

Medical Lab Scientist III

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree required. Associate's degree and two years of directly related experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.
• Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship.
• 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.
• Three (2) years minimum experience.