Sr. Medical Lab Scientist - Laboratory

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies opened in 2006, providing programs and services focused on the unique needs of women and newborns. Specialized care covers all facets of women's health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. The hospital is “Magnet” recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care and is certified in perinatal care by The Joint Commission. Welcoming nearly 14,000 babies each year, the hospital’s 350 beds include 142 neonatal intensive care beds, making it one of the largest neonatal intensive care units under one roof in the country. As a sister hospital with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for Children, the hospital was included in the 2021-22 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings by U.S. News & World Report , recogniz ed for expertise in Neonatology, and, together with Orlando Health ORMC, was included in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021.

Arnold Palmer hospital for Children Laborartory is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist. Sr, Medical Laborartory Scientist, perform and oversee Point of care programs (waived and non-waived test) and interpret test results, managing quality control, coordinates proficiency testing, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting with competency assessment training and supervision of POCT personnel. Participates in the development, evaluation, and implementation of new laboratory procedures, methods and ensure compliance with departmental, regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Essential Functions
Maintains active participation in the corporate technical committee for assigned area to include assisting with:
o Policy development and revisions including quality control and maintenance
o Instrument evaluation and selection and impact on laboratory operations
o Defining competency requirements
o Creation of student education plans
o Input into quality management plans
o Input into process improvement plans
o Ensuring regulatory compliance
o Maintaining test menus based on organizational needs
Requires a comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems and concepts.
Resolves problems and identifies the most appropriate solution to ensure the lab is able to meet its objectives.
Routinely monitors and participates in daily departmental operations.
Addresses customer concerns and follows up in a timely manner.
Serves as a resource to other team members in the department
Performs audits to ensure compliance as needed.
Assists with resolving issues in the absence of the supervisor.
Makes recommendations for alternative methodology of current procedures as indicated and coordinates changes as required
including clinical trials.
Recommends skill mix based on technical complexity.
Supports the supervisor and manager in maintaining the operational budget within projected constraints.
Monitors appropriate test utilization.
Responsible for appropriately training new team members at the request of the Supervisor.
Responsible for completing competency documentation for team members in their area of responsibility.
Ensures that the Orlando Health Clinical Laboratory is inspection ready.
Maintains good communication with all Laboratory team members and customers including team members, leaders,
Pathologists, , Physicians and other customers served by the Laboratory.
• 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
Participates in identified value improvement task forces (inter and intra departmental and implements identified areas of improvement as indicated.
Understands the functions of all laboratory areas and is able to fulfill team leader responsibilities in another area as required.
Practice infection control and safety policies.
Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital, and departmental matters at all times.
Mentors technologists in their assigned tasks.

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/specialties required by the laboratory
section assigned. Supervisor License preferred.
National Certification such as American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred.

Experience

Three (3) years MLS experience required. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.