Certified Laboratory Specialist
Orlando, FLPer Diem$28.97–53.88/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Certified Laboratory Specialist conducts complex laboratory analysis and testing, interprets results, and supports testing for patients from neonatal to geriatric age groups. The role maintains accuracy and efficiency, follows established procedures and regulatory requirements, and serves as a resource for complex tests. It also supports staff workflow, equipment and records, quality assessment, and training.
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Full job description
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
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Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
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Paid Time Off from Day One
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403-B Retirement Plan
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4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
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Career Development
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Whole Person Well-being Resources
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Mental Health Resources and Support
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Pet Benefits
Schedule:
PRN
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Address:
601 E ROLLINS ST
City:
ORLANDO
State:
Florida
Postal Code:
32803
Job Description:
Utilizes a high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise. Conducts highly complex analysis and testing procedures. Ensures accuracy and efficiency in all tests and analytical procedures. Adheres to established procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards. Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies. Serves as a resource for addressing complex tests and procedures. Reads, examines, and interprets complex test results. Provides technical and support information related to laboratory testing for all age groups, from neonatal to geriatric patients. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Advanced technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures and processes performed in department or work area assigned [Required]
Follows and ensures adherence of staff, to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times [Required]
Ability to work independently and adapt to varying priorities, including directing workflow with minimal supervision [Required]
Ability to maintain equipment/records and perform quality assessment activities [Required]
Ability to educate and train new staff in medical laboratory settings [Required]
Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English with patients, staff, partners and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner [Required]
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to operate computer systems in order to maintain patient documentation, testing records, and other related documents [Required]
Education:
Bachelor's [Required]
Field of Study:
Chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology, or related field
Work Experience:
5+ technical experience in specialty area [Preferred]
Additional Information:
Specialist certification (in Hematology, Microbiology, Cytometry, Cytology, Microbiology, etc) from a national certifying organization [Preferred]
Licenses and Certifications:
Medical Lab Scientist (MLSAMT) [Required] OR
Medical Technologist (MTAAB) [Required] OR
Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP) [Required]
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (SU) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2
Pay Range:
$28.97 - $53.88
Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)
Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Category: Medical Assistant & Technician Services
Organization: AdventHealth Orlando
Schedule: Per diem
Shift: Day
Req ID: 154103737
How this job compares
Set against the 1,168 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$28.97–53.88/hr
- Florida median$29–54/hr61 hourly ranges
- US median$30–47/hr512 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $41.43/hr, is close to the Florida median midpoint ($41/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Medical Laboratory Scientist hourly ranges in Florida.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 74 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Florida and 1,168 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
- AdventHealth (this employer)59 open
- BayCare Health System4 open
- Community Health Systems2 open
- Experience
- Medical Laboratory Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (405 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 540 of the 1,168 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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