Medical Laboratory Scientist - Lab-Clinical

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 72-80

Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule

Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Pay Rate: $36.54-$54.81

Position Summary

Responsible for performing test procedures authorized by the Medical Laboratory Director; with the degree of skill commensurate with individual education, training, experience and technical abilities. Ensure that all laboratory testing is performed according to established protocols or procedures. Exercise professional judgment in evaluation and assessment of test performance, sample integrity, result accuracy and validity. Follows all safety practices and maintains ongoing competency to ensure high quality testing services.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Standard Work Duties: Medical Technologist

• Participates in day-to-day operations in the laboratory to facilitate workflow, maximize output, and decrease turnaround times
• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient results
• Utilizes job knowledge, judgment, and problem solving skills to ensure specimen quality
• Operates, troubleshoots, and takes appropriate action when needed on all test systems
• Identifies issues that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and takes appropriate action including supervisory notification if indicated
• Participates in laboratory quality assurance programs including proficiency testing
• Follows established safety and biohazard procedures and standard precautions at all times. Disposes of biohazard waste following laboratory protocols (Laboratory Safety Manual and Chemical Hygiene Plan)
• Monitor quality control of laboratory instruments and test assays. Communicate with supervisor as needed. Responsible for routine preventive maintenance, minor repair, and troubleshooting of instruments
• Supports professional development by assisting with training and/or competency assessments for coworkers, new employees, and students.
• Ensures exceptional customer service is provided through prompt follow-up to requests for information via telephone or computer

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Excellent skills in communication and conflict resolution. Knowledge of chemical, biological, and mathematical principles, and of laboratory instrumentation, method principles and techniques
• Basic computing skills with ability to operate equipment typically used in the clinical laboratory. This includes equipment for manual procedures that may be needed to perform tests requested
• Ability to collect and analyze data using statistical methods, which may be under time constraints and crisis situations
• Ability to multitask, communicates effectively, and works cooperatively with others

Nonessential:

• Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor Degree

Essential:

• Degree as Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) or equivalent with laboratory internship as required by CLIA '88 and State of Florida qualifications for licensure.

Other information:

Licenses Essential: Maintain an active status for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist under the rules of the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel (Department of Health/Division of Medical Quality Assurance) for the disciplines of practice that are performed. Completes required continuing education credits to maintain licensure.

Certifications Essential: Maintains an active status for licensure either as Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) under the rules of the Board of Clinical Personnel (Department of Health/Division of Medical Quality Assurance) for the disciplines of practice that are performed.

Preferred: National Registry (ASCP, NCA, etc.) at a Technologist level or higher

Experience Essential: Completion of an approved MLS program

Experience Preferred: Three to five years of experience in professional/technical role or other work appropriate to the team.