Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Health Central Laboratory- Nights

Job Description: Position Summary ORLANDO HEALTH — HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITAL
Located in Ocoee, Florida, Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and
surgical acute-care facility that has been serving the residents of west Orange County for more than 70 years.
Services range from 24/7 emergency care to cardiovascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics,
minimally invasive robotic surgery and more. Our hospital has accreditations and designations in many specialty
services, including bariatric surgery, spine surgery, stroke, and hip and knee joint replacement. We also have earned
2024-25 High Performing Hospital ratings in five areas — COPD, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure and hip
replacement — from U.S. News & World Report, and 2024 Top Teaching Hospital recognition from The Leapfrog Group.Orlando Health — Health Central is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals
and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s
east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year
legacy by providing 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.Position Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist 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.

Responsibilities Essential Functions
 Verifies routine results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability using prescribed guidelines.
 Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
 Receives guidance and direction from more experienced team members or leader.
 Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
 Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
 Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
 Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.
 Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.
 Responds to work related technical inquiries as needed.

• 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 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 Education/Training
 Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required.
 Successful completion of clinical laboratory training internship.Licensure/Certification
 Maintains current Florida license as a Medical Technologist 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
None.

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