Medical Laboratory Technologist

Tampa General Hospital DeSoto; Arcadia (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

TGH Desoto in Arcadia, FL is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician to perform approved laboratory procedures under supervision. The role requires handling STAT and routine testing with attention to accuracy and quality control.

The candidate should possess an AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology or a BS in Biology or Chemistry, hold a Florida- or Compact-state CLT license, and have ASCP or AMT certification. New grads may be considered by the Director.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements as stated: an AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology or a B.S. in Biology or Chemistry.
• CLT license/registration issued by Florida or Compact State.
• ASCP or AMT certification required.
• New graduates may be considered at the Director's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Perform all approved lab procedures in assigned licensure specialties.
• Work under supervision of MLS II or III.
• Complete proficiency testing samples within requested timeframe.
• Demonstrate competency with LIS and HIS systems.
• Ensure supplies are adequate and notify supervisor if low.
• Maintain accuracy with limited errors per year (≤6).
• Meet turnaround-time parameters for STAT, timed and routine tests.
• Assist in solving problems encountered by Technicians and Phlebotomists.
• Document QC, calibrations, maintenance, test and order comments, and reagents promptly.

Skills

Proficiency testing

LIS usage

HIS usage

Quality control

Turnaround time management

Education

Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's Degree Biology

Bachelor's Degree Chemistry

Tools

LIS

HIS

Job description

Job Type

Part-time.

Description

Performs all approved laboratory procedures in assigned licensure specialties, as required to meet workload demands. Works under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist II or III.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Assess situations from multiple perspectives, consider alternatives, and choose appropriate actions.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy with no more than 6 minor errors per year.
• Perform testing within defined turn-around-time parameters for STAT, timed, and routine testing.
• Assist in solving problems encountered by Technicians and Phlebotomists.
• Complete all work during the shift without sacrificing quality of care and leave minimal work for the next shift.
• Notify the Nursing Supervisor and floors of instrument and LIS downtime.
• Document all quality control, calibrations, maintenance, test and order comments, and reagent information accurately and timely.

Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology Or,
• Bachelor's Degree Biology Or,
• Bachelor's Degree Chemistry.

License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State

• Clinical Lab Technologist.

Certification

• Americal Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or,
• American Medical Technologist (AMT).

Work Experience and Additional Information

• Previous experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• New graduates accepted at the discretion of the Director.

Primary Location

Arcadia.

Work Location

TGH Desoto 900 N Robert Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266.

Eligible for Remote Work

On-site.

Job

Lab.

Organization

TGH Desoto.

Scheduled Days

Shift

Day.

Job Type

On Site.

Job Posting

09/01/2026.