Medical Lab Scientist - Laboratory Medicine

Health First Medical Group - Melbourne, FL

Part-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Melbourne, FL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) plays a crucial role in performing diagnostic tests in a medical laboratory, providing essential data for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This entry-level position emphasizes accuracy, quality, and a consumer-centric approach while working collaboratively within Health First's clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory testing of various complexities in a timely and efficient manner using laboratory equipment and manual methods.
• Complies with all Health First and HF Laboratory policies and procedures, as well as federal and state accreditation requirements.
• Conducts quality control on laboratory tests to ensure accuracy and validity.
• Assists lab supervisor in validating new tests, equipment, or methodologies.
• Performs regular maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on laboratory analyzers and testing systems.
• Commits to departmental goals and continuously improves performance metrics.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills relevant to job performance and uses electronic medical record (EMR) applications effectively.
• Completes Annual Competency Assessments to demonstrate appropriate skill sets.
• Manages time effectively to meet departmental staffing demands.
• Communicates effectively with laboratory staff, external clinical departments, and healthcare professionals, adhering to AIDET in customer communication.
• May obtain laboratory specimens through venipuncture and capillary puncture as needed.
• Cross-trains in other laboratory departments or performs additional lab-related tasks as directed by the supervisor.
• Complies with Health First I-Care values and communicates effectively with co-workers and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Lab Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field as outlined by CLIA.
• Medical Technologist licensure by the State of Florida in accordance with CLIA.
• Must pass a color blindness test.
• Proficient in required computer applications and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice-to-haves

• Medical Laboratory Scientist certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology MLS(ASCP) or equivalent certifications.
• 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory.