Medical Laboratory Scientist 2
Orlando Health
Medical Laboratory Scientist 2
Orlando Health
Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast
Opening October 2026 in Lakeland, Florida
The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and emergency departments, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities spanning Florida’s east and west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. For more than 100 years, our dedicated team members have provided professional, compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us!
Join our opening team and enjoy a consistent, full-time schedule designed to support work-life balance.
Position Details:
Now Hiring for the Opening Team – Orlando Health Freestanding Emergency Department, Lakeland
Opening in October 2026, the Orlando Health Freestanding Emergency Department in Lakeland will expand access to high-quality, emergency medical care for residents and visitors throughout Polk County. This new, state-of-the-art emergency department will provide around-the-clock emergency services in a convenient location, bringing Orlando Health’s nationally recognized emergency care closer to home.
The freestanding emergency department will offer:
24/7 emergency care for adults and children
Advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory services
Board-certified emergency physicians and highly skilled clinical teams
Modern treatment rooms designed to provide efficient, patient-centered care
Seamless access to Orlando Health’s comprehensive network of hospitals and specialists for advanced care when needed
Join us in shaping the future of emergency care in Lakeland as a member of our opening team and share in the pride of building something extraordinary from day one.
Orlando Health is committed to providing 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. Benefits begin on day one, with flexibility to help you be present for what matters most. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" isn't just something we say—it's our promise to you.
Benefits beginning on Day 1
Four (4) weeks of paid parental leave
Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program
Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs
Back-up childcare and elder care
Fertility benefits and adoption assistance
NCLEX reimbursement
Free NCPDs for RN license renewal
Free Kaplan review courses
Dedicated RN Career Counselors and Graduate Nurse Coordinators
Specialty certification reimbursement
And more!
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.
• 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.
• Evaluate accuracy of results considering all phases of testing to include preanalytical, analytical and post analytical sources of error.
• 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.
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.
Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast
Orlando Health operates hospitals, clinics, and health services across the southeastern United States as a not-for-profit system. It delivers patient care through its network of facilities and clinicians, coordinating services to ensure continuity of care and reinvesting earnings into community health programs and facility improvements. Its not-for-profit status, long history (over 100 years), and regional focus distinguish it from for-profit competitors by prioritizing community needs over shareholder profits. Its goal is to improve local health and well-being by providing high-quality, accessible care and sustaining community benefits through reinvestment.
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