Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Core Lab/Nights

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes laboratory specimens and reports results according to established laboratory protocols and procedures. The position performs requested clinical procedures on body fluids and other clinical procedures related to patient care; conducts quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting for laboratory instruments; and performs clerical work when a technical assistant is absent. The scientist assists the manager as requested, tracks specimens received by the department, helps send specimens to reference laboratories, and receives and approves returned results.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology, or bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Physical Science, or Biological Science.
• Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of MT, CLS, or MLS experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and appropriate testing of specimens according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Report test results in a timely manner and according to established protocols and procedures.
• Follow laboratory quality-control procedures and report discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Comply with laboratory and hospital universal-precaution and safety policies, including procedures for handling blood and body fluids and using chemicals.
• Perform complex, high-complexity testing in areas such as hematology, microbiology, chemistry, immunology, immunohematology, and molecular diagnostics.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain automated and manual laboratory instruments.
• Validate test results and run controls to ensure accuracy while adhering to safety requirements.
• Record, interpret, and report test data in patient records and consult with physicians regarding results.
• Manage inventory and organize samples.
• Train or supervise laboratory technicians as needed.
• Complete required competencies successfully.
• Perform clerical work when a technical assistant is absent and assist the manager as requested.
• Track specimens received by the department and help send specimens to reference laboratories; receive and approve returned results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree