Medical Laboratory Scientist III

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Diverse & collaborative environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist I–III for the night shift to perform complex tests and support patient care. The role involves handling hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and transfusion services with strict adherence to regulatory standards.

The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years in a clinical lab, a relevant bachelor's degree, and state licensure/licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences or related field (Required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting (Required).
• Florida license as Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Upon Hire) or equivalent state licensure.
• Certification as MT/MLS or equivalent from ASCP or approved agency (Upon Hire).

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of laboratory tests across hematology, microbiology, chemistry, transfusion services, and molecular diagnostics.
• Analyze and interpret test results to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, and OSHA standards.
• Collect and prepare samples, label, handle, and store to preserve integrity.
• Operate and maintain sophisticated laboratory instruments and perform routine calibration and troubleshooting.
• Record results in the LIMS and communicate findings to healthcare providers.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Blood banking

Regulatory compliance

Instrument calibration

Data reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences

Tools

CLIA certification process

ASCP or equivalent licensure

Job description

Full-time, Night shift, 8pm-6:30am

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is a premiere clinical and academic health system, providing expert pediatric care for infants, children and teens with some of the most challenging medical problems. Ranked in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report, we provide access to innovative treatments and therapies. With more than half of the 259 beds in our teaching hospital devoted to intensive care level services, we are the regional pediatric referral center for Florida's west coast. Physicians and community hospitals count on us to care for critically ill patients and perform complex surgical procedures.

What Awaits You:

• Career growth and development
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Will consider Medical Laboratory Scientist I, II or III

Job Summary:

Performs complex laboratory tests and analyses to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Works with advanced laboratory equipment, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborates with healthcare professionals to provide critical data that influences patient care decisions.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a wide range of laboratory tests, including hematology, microbiology, immunology, chemistry, transfusion activities, and molecular diagnostics.
• Analyzes and interprets test results, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Performs procedures related to blood banking and transfusion services.
• Collects and prepares biological samples, such as blood, urine, and tissue, for analysis; ensures proper labeling, handling, and storage of samples to maintain integrity.
• Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Performs routine calibration and troubleshooting of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, including CLIA, CAP, and OSHA.
• Records and documents test results in the laboratory information management system.
• Prepares detailed reports and communicate findings to healthcare providers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree medical laboratory sciences, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related field (Required)
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
• Minimum 5 Years of Experience in a clinical laboratory setting (Required)
• Candidates must meet minimum educational requirements for state-applicable certification and/or licensure: Florida: Associates degree in medical laboratory technology, or related field in conjunction with Fl State Licensure as Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Bachelors. Maryland & District of Columbia: Bachelors Degree in medical laboratory technology, or a related field from an accredited institution Upon Hire (Required)
  Certification as Medical Technologist (MT, MLS) from ASCP or other approved agency. For candidates practicing in state of Florida: Clinical Laboratory Technologist License in the area(s) of responsibility from the State of Florida is required Upon Hire (Required)
• Navigate rapidly changing situations, from evolving patient needs to technological advancements, by remaining flexible, continuously learning, embracing new challenges, and quickly recovering from setbacks.
• Well developed communication and organizational skills required, with the ability to problem solve and facilitate change effectively.
• Assists clinical staff and department or unit management in determining methods and procedures for new tasks.
• Responsible for accurately and responsively performing varied and complex clinical tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and self-directed to consistently ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Uphold ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, ensuring informed consent, and making decisions that prioritize the well-being of both patients and staff.
• Work seamlessly within diverse teams, bringing together professionals from various disciplines to provide patient-centered care and achieve collective goals.
• Ensures adherence to all healthcare policies and procedures.
• Makes decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation; may make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Addresses problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge, and skills based on general precedents.
• Comprehensive knowledge; advanced level of clinical skills and critical thinking in Pathology and Laboratory.
• Responsible for providing direct patient care in routine to complex cases in Pathology and Laboratory.
• Works on assignments of large scope, impact, and/or importance.
• Identifies ways to improve cost-efficiency and productivity within their operational area.
• Proficient computer skills. Ability to use an electronic medical record system may be required in certain areas.

Salary Range:

Minimum 30.64/hour - Maximum 49.02/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.