Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Core Lab/Nights

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes laboratory specimens and reports results according to laboratory protocols and procedures. The role performs clinical procedures on body fluids related to patient care; maintains quality control; and troubleshoots laboratory instruments. The scientist also tracks specimens, assists with reference-laboratory send-outs, receives and approves returned results, and performs clerical work when a technical assistant is unavailable. The position may assist the manager as requested. The role performs complex, high-complexity testing in areas including hematology, microbiology, chemistry, immunology, immunohematology, and molecular diagnostics. It operates, calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains automated and manual laboratory instruments; validates results and runs controls; and records, interprets, and reports data in patient records. The scientist may consult with physicians regarding results, manage inventory, organize samples, and train or supervise laboratory technicians. Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system serving northwest Florida and south Alabama. It includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and a network of primary and specialty care providers. The organization has more than 4,000 team members. Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Certain positions may require a Level 2 background check through AHCA.

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.
Clinical Lab Technologist license in the State of Florida upon hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and appropriate testing of specimens according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
Report test results promptly and according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
Follow laboratory quality-control procedures and report discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
Follow laboratory and hospital universal-precaution and safety procedures, including procedures for handling blood, body fluids, and chemicals.
Perform complex, high-complexity testing in hematology, microbiology, chemistry, immunology, immunohematology, and molecular diagnostics.
Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain sophisticated automated and manual laboratory instruments.
Validate test results and run controls to ensure accuracy while adhering to safety requirements.
Record, interpret, and report accurate 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.
Track specimens received by the department and help send specimens to reference laboratories; receive and approve returned results.
Perform clerical work when a technical assistant is absent and assist the manager as requested.