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Medical Lab Scientist - (Point of Care Testing)

Orlando Health·Orlando, Florida

Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Oversee and perform waived and non-waived Point of Care Testing (POCT) across clinical departments while maintaining instruments and managing quality control. Collaborate with medical staff to optimize workflows and ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission standards.

Position Summary

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is located on the downtown Orlando campus and includes 156 licensed beds for specialized care for children as well as the Bert Martin’s Champions for Children Emergency Department & Trauma Center, offering trauma care for children as the pediatric site of the Orlando Health ORMC Level One Trauma Center.

State-of-the-art pediatric services are provided by a comprehensive staff that includes pediatric subspecialty physicians and a nursing team that is “Magnet” recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care.

The hospital also has earned national recognition for 12 consecutive years as a “Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S.

News & World Report and was included, together with Orlando Health ORMC, in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021.

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer 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.

Come Join Orlando Health Team!

Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health: Competitive Pay: Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

All Inclusive Benefits: Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, and more for full time and part time employees.

Employee-centric: Orlando Health has been selected as one of the 2020 “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.

Committed to Community: Orlando Health provides more than $450 million in total value to the community in the form of charity care, community benefit programs and services, community building activities and more.

Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer ​Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021.

Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, vice president, Human Resources. "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued." Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist III (Point of Care Testing).

The Medical Laboratory Scientist III (Point of Care Testing), to perform and oversee POCT tests (waived and non-waived) across multiple clinical departments, maintain and troubleshoot POCT instruments, manage quality control, coordinates proficiency testing, and train and assess competencies of non-laboratory personnel.

Document and review POCT results and collaborates with nursing and medical staff to optimize POCT workflow.

Participates in the development, evaluation and implementation of laboratory procedures, methods and ensures compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission and hospital policies and procedures.

Shift

VFT / Days .

Responsibilities

  • What you will do 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.
  • Able to provide guidance on potential sources of error or interfering substances Utilizes theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to help troubleshoot unusual situations; regularly reports unresolved issues to the immediate supervisor.
  • Works independently to accomplish task assigned.
  • Evaluate accuracy of results considering all phases of testing to include preanalytical, analytical and post analytical sources of error Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures for test performance, quality control, and preventative maintenance.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship. Two (2) years experience required. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required. 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.

Qualifications

  • Education/Training Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship.
  • Two (2) years experience required.
  • Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.
  • 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.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree, completion of an approved clinical laboratory internship, and at least two years of experience. Must hold a current Florida Medical Technologist license, with national certification (ASCP, AAB, or AMT) preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Inventory Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Point Of Care Testing
  • Infection Control
  • Competency Assessment
  • Instrument Troubleshooting
  • Quality Control Management
  • High Complexity Testing
  • Specimen Evaluation
  • Proficiency Testing Coordination
  • Clinical Laboratory Training
  • Patient Caregiver Communication

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Free Education Programs
  • Well-being Services
  • Back Up Elder And Childcare
  • Evening, Nights, And Weekend Shift Differentials

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Orlando, Florida
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Jul 21, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Orlando Health

Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $7.6 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the system was founded more than 100 years ago.

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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  • 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.
  • Market context

    Florida allied health lab roles stay selective

    Florida allied health laboratory roles often see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with licensure and hands-on experience. This type of role is competitive because employers typically want a relevant bachelor’s degree, a current Florida Medical Technologist License, and at least 2 years of lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the specific lab methods and settings in the posting.

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