Position Summary
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital- Randal Park Free Standing
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is a 285-bed acute care facility serving southwest Orange
County for more than 35 years. The hospital offers advanced technology and expertise in
numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular and stroke care,
comprehensive surgical services, and rehabilitation, with minimally invasive options for many
procedures utilizing the DaVinci® Robotic Surgical System and Mako SmartRobotics™ robotic arm-assisted surgery for knee and hip joint replacement. A comprehensive Emergency
Department treats both adults and children, including a "fast track" for minor emergencies, and
is a designated Primary Stroke Center. The campus also includes an Orlando Health Cancer
Institute location offering diagnostic, treatment and support services. Recognized for quality,
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips appeared among the top teaching hospitals on the IBM Watson
Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021 and was named as a "2020 Best Places to Work in
Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare. The hospital also provides services at the Orlando Health
Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion - Osceola in Kissimmee and Orlando Health Emergency
Room - Randal Park in Lake Nona.
Responsibilities
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.
Essential Functions
• 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.
• Receives a general guidance and direction, typically on moderately complex procedures only.
• Has knowledge of other areas in the laboratory and how they are related.
• Works semi-autonomously to accomplish task assigned.
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) years minimum experience. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required