Job Description
Position Summary:
Department: Blue Cedar Laboratory
Status:
Pool
Schedule: Varies
Title: Medical Lab Scientist II
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for 75 years. Conveniently located in Clermont, the hospital’s dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians, and medical professionals is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care. Our efforts have earned us recognition as a national leader.
Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health – South Lake Hospital:
- Innovative benefits package that begins on day one
- Flexible schedules
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 a year
- Voted Best Place to Work by Forbes
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.
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) year minimum experience. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.