Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Tampa General Hospital; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is looking for a Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist II in Crystal River, Florida. In this role, you will perform essential laboratory procedures and ensure quality control. Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Chemistry, along with a Clinical Laboratory Technologist license issued by Florida or a Compact State. Certification by ASCP or AMT is also required. This position demands independent work in all areas covered by the Florida license.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and skills to perform laboratory procedures accurately.
• Certification by ASCP or AMT required.
• Must hold Clinical Lab Technologist license issued by Florida or a Compact State.

Responsibilities

• Perform approved laboratory procedures in assigned licensure specialties.
• Demonstrate ability to independently perform work in all areas covered by FL license.
• Evaluate and report panic/critical test results within required timeframes.

Skills

Quality control techniques

Independent work

Specimen integrity assessment

Computer systems competency

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist II (250002AR)

Performs all approved laboratory procedures in assigned licensure specialties, as required to meet workload demands. Coordinates 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 Laboratory Technology or Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Chemistry

License/Registration – Issued by Florida or Compact State

• Clinical Lab Technologist

Certification

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Work Experience

• Must be licensed in 3 out of 5 primary specialties: Microbiology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology.