Medical Lab Technician - Saturdays Or Sundays

Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central
Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest
acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned
recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12
adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state,
awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to
improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet®
Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service
excellence.
Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning
hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60
outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we provide care for more than
142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with 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. We begin
your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando
Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Position Summary
Performs moderately complex general laboratory testing in the area(s) of licensure under the direction of a Medical Technologist.
Essential Functions

• Performs and reports routine laboratory testing following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of

laboratory results within established timeframes.

• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
• Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.

and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities under the supervision of the Medical Technologist or Team Leader:

supply/reagent ordering or preparation, primary operator of minor instrumentation, projects, or teaching/training.

• Responsible for an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program including performance and evaluation of key
• Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required.

quality indicators.

• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Perform other duties as directed under supervision of Medical Technologist or Team Leader.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.

Education/Training
Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician. Associate degree in related field.
Licensure/Certification
Current Florida license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician by Florida Department of Health. Certified in area(s) of laboratory where
assigned.
Experience
None.