Pool Medical Laboratory Scientist III

Tampa General Hospital

Crystal River (FL)

On-site

USD 43,756 - 62,319

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Crystal River is seeking a skilled Clinical Lab Technologist for its laboratory services. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and a Bachelor's in Biology or Chemistry, with necessary licenses in multiple specialties. Responsibilities include performing laboratory procedures, maintaining quality control, and assessing specimen integrity. This position requires on-site work with a night shift schedule and pays $38.50 per hour.

Qualifications

Must be licensed in 3 out of 5 primary specialties: Microbiology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology.
Certifications required from ASCP or AMT.
Ability to perform quality control for all tests and evaluate results.

Responsibilities

Perform established laboratory procedures and maintain quality control.
Evaluate results and report critical findings promptly.
Ensure specimen integrity and report on patient results.

Skills

Independent work

Quality control

Specimen assessment

Education

Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's Degree Biology or Chemistry

Job 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 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.

Education