Medical Laboratory Scientist III

Tampa General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist III to perform a range of laboratory procedures across licensure specialties. The role requires precise execution, independent work, and adherence to Florida lab standards.

You will manage resources, ensure test validity, and report results promptly. The position requires licensed status in all five specialties (Microbiology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology) and ASCP or AMT certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree required in medical technology, biology, or chemistry.
• Licensure as Clinical Lab Technologist in Florida or a compact state.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform approved laboratory procedures in assigned licensure specialties.
• Coordinate lab resources and ensure quality control for all tests.
• Assess specimen integrity and report results with age-specific considerations.
• Calibrate and maintain instruments; complete proficiency testing.
• Demonstrate competency with LIS and HIS systems.

Education

Associate's Degree Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree Biology

Bachelor's Degree Chemistry

Job description

Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist III (260002YT)

Job Number

260002YT

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
• Bachelor's Degree Biology Or
• Bachelor's Degree Chemistry

License/Registration- Issued by Florida or Compact State

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