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Job description
Position Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II evaluates, assists 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.
Schedule: Nights, 4x10s Full-Time
This would solely be working in the ORMC Level-1 Trauma Blood Bank
Blood Bank Medical Technologist at a Level I Trauma Center performs complex immunohematology testing and provides critical transfusion support for trauma, surgical, oncology, transplant, and high-risk patients. This role is responsible for blood typing, antibody identification, compatibility testing, inventory management, and rapid response to Massive Transfusion Protocols, ensuring lifesaving blood products are available when every second counts
Why Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work
At Orlando Health, we care about you as much as you care about your patients. As a team member, you’ll enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
On-site pharmacy and discounted health services
Wellness incentives-earn up to $500/year
Financial Security
Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match
Group life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance at no cost
Time Away & Family Support
Nearly five weeks of PTO- including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Four-week paid parental leave for eligible team members
Family care support including fertility benefits (up to $25K), adoption assistance (up to $15K), backup child/elder/pet care, and virtual tutoring
Learning & Career Growth
Preferred Education Program: earn degrees or technical certificates with zero out-of-pocket costs
Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000/year) and student loan repayment ($1,200/year)
Full career development resources: coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training
Extra Perks
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling services
Access to discounts on attractions, travel, cell phones, insurance, and more
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-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.
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.
Receives a general guidance and direction, typically on moderately complex procedures only.
Has knowledge of other areas in the laboratory and how they are related.
Works semi-autonomously to accomplish task assigned.
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.
Evaluate accuracy of results considering all phases of testing to include preanalytical, analytical and post analytical sources of error.
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.
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.
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 degree required. Associate’s degree and two years of directly related experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).
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
One (1) years minimum experience. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.
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Worksite address
orlando, FL, 32885, US
Who can apply
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