Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist III

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

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist III to perform laboratory procedures with a focus on quality control and patient result accuracy. Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Chemistry, hold a Clinical Lab Technologist license in Florida, and be certified by ASCP or AMT. Mastery of LIS and HIS systems is necessary. This role demands independence and proficiency across multiple specialties.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Chemistry.
• Requires Clinical Lab Technologist license issued by Florida or a Compact State.
• Certification from ASCP or AMT is necessary.
• Must be licensed in 3 out of 5 primary specialties.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures in required specialties correctly and efficiently.
• Conduct quality control and evaluate test results.
• Report critical test results promptly to a licensed caregiver.

Skills

Quality control techniques

Independent work

Specimen assessment

Patient result reporting

Computer systems proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's Degree Biology or Chemistry

Tools

LIS and HIS computer systems

Job description

Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist III (250000CV)

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 such as 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
• Bachelor's Degree 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.