Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Position Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I 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.

Location Summary

ORMC; Core Lab

Position Summary:

Day Shift

Successful candidates joining our TEAM will be elgible for:

Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part-time employees.

Retirement Savings plan.

Paid Time Off plan.

Education Assistance programs; Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan repayment program and Preferred Education Program.

Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly.

Among many other benefit programs. Benefits do kick in from day one.

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-winninghospitals 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 byproviding 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

• Performs and reports routine laboratory testing following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of
laboratory results within established timeframes.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

One (1) years experience required. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required