Medical Lab Scientist III- Nights (4 ten-hour shifts) -Horizon West Hospital

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Job Ttitle: Medical Lab Scientist III- Nights (4 ten-hour shifts) -Horizon West Hospital

Company: Orlando Health


Description: Job Description:Position SummaryORLANDO HEALTH HORIZON WEST HOSPITALOrlando Health Horizon West Hospital is a 60-bed acute-care hospital – with room to grow to 120-beds – located in the
Horizon West community of Winter Garden, Florida. The facility offers a full complement of services, including heart care with
full cardio-diagnostic capabilities, digestive health, emergency care, outpatient imaging and lab, orthopedic and sports
medicine, reflux and esophageal disorders, and surgical services with specialties in general, thoracic, podiatric, orthopedic,
advanced gynecological and minimally invasive robotic surgery. The hospital seamlessly integrates with the 26-bed ER and
medical pavilion that began serving the community in 2018.
Orlando Health Horizon West 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 and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ 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 (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.
ResponsibilitiesEssential 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.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.
QualificationsEducation/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.

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Location: Winter Garden, FL

Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:41:10 GMT


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