Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist III

Tampa General Hospital; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist III to perform a broad range of laboratory procedures across licensure specialties. The role requires precise QC, specimen assessment, and timely reporting under FL licensure rules.

The candidate must hold relevant degrees, a Florida (or compact) license, and ASCP or AMT certification, with competency across five key specialties.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Chemistry.
• Florida license (or Compact State license) to practice as Medical Laboratory Technologist.
• ASCP or AMT certification is required.
• Licensed in all five specialties: Microbiology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology.

Responsibilities

• Perform all approved laboratory procedures in assigned licensure specialties.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently in all FL-licensed areas.
• Perform quality control for all tests, evaluate results, and take corrective action as needed.
• Assess specimen integrity for appropriateness of ordered tests (QNS, hemolysis, clotting).
• Ensure results correlate with age-specific criteria for geriatrics, adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
• Repeat and report panic/critical results within 5 minutes to a licensed caregiver.
• Perform calibrations and maintenance as required by instruments, CLIA, and TJC.
• Complete proficiency testing samples within the required timeframe.
• Demonstrate competency in using LIS and HIS systems.

Education

Associate's Degree Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree Biology

Bachelor's Degree Chemistry

Job description

Job Description - Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist III (260002YT)

Job Description

Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist III - ( 260002YT )

Description

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