Medical Laboratory Scientist III

Tampa General Hospital-Citrus; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist III to perform procedures across licensed areas with independence, ensuring quality control and timely reporting. The role includes instrument calibration, proficiency testing, and LIS/HIS usage within a high-standard clinical lab.

The successful candidate must hold a CLS credential, be licensed in all five specialties, and maintain compliance with ASCP/AMT certifications, contributing to patient-centered lab services.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or a Bachelor's in Biology or Chemistry.
• License required: Clinical Lab Technologist.
• ASCP or AMT certification.
• Licensed in all five specialties: Microbiology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology.

Responsibilities

• Perform approved laboratory procedures across licensure specialties.
• Coordinate lab resources per workload demands.
• Carry out quality control tests and evaluate results.
• Assess specimen integrity and appropriateness of tests.
• Ensure age-specific result interpretation for geriatrics, adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
• Report panic/critical results within 5 minutes.
• Perform calibrations and instrument maintenance.
• Complete proficiency testing samples on time.
• Demonstrate competency with LIS and HIS systems.
• Notify supervisor when supplies are low.

Education

Associate's Degree Medical Technology

Bachelor's Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Job Description - Medical Laboratory Scientist III (26000480)

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist III - ( 26000480 )

Performs all approved laboratory procedures in assigned licensure specialties, as required to meet workload demands. coordinating lab resources as outlined below. Precisely and accurately performs and evaluates a variety of technical procedures. Utilizes accepted quality control techniques by manual, semi -automated, or automated methodologies and equipment.

Essential Functions

Perform work according to established laboratory policies and procedures.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently in all areas covered by the FL license.

Perform quality control for all tests, evaluate results, and take corrective action as necessary before reporting patient results.

Assess specimen integrity for appropriateness of ordered tests, including issues like QNS, hemolysis, and clotting.

Ensure procedures, methodologies, and patient results correlate with age-specific criteria for geriatrics, adults, pediatrics, and neonates.

Repeat and report all panic/critical test results to a licensed caregiver within 5 minutes of completion.

Perform calibrations and maintenance as required by instrument manufacturers, CLIA, and TJC.

Complete proficiency testing samples within the requested timeframe.

Demonstrate competency in using the LIS and HIS computer systems.

Ensure adequate supplies are available and promptly notify the supervisor when supplies are low.

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Medical Technology or

Bachelors Biology or Chemistry

License

Clinical Lab Technologist

Certification

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Work Experience

Licensed in all 5 specialties, Microbiology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology