Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Senior/Gulf Breeze, Day
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Senior analyzes laboratory specimens and reports results according to laboratory protocols and procedures. The role performs clinical procedures on body fluids and other procedures related to patient care; conducts quality control, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting; and performs clerical duties when a technical assistant is absent. The position assesses inventory and orders supplies, tracks specimens transported to Baptist, supports reference-laboratory send-outs, and receives and approves results. It also assists with staff scheduling, provides support across trained laboratory departments, assumes responsibility for the department when the laboratory manager and supervisor are absent, and assists with policy and procedure writing and review.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or equivalent qualification for a Florida state license.
- At least 2 years of Medical Laboratory Technologist experience.
- Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license and ASCP or equivalent certification, required upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Performs and interprets high-complexity tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids in areas such as hematology, microbiology, and clinical chemistry.
- Oversees daily laboratory operations, manages staff assignments, and may assume supervisor or manager duties in their absence.
- Implements and monitors Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) programs to ensure test-result accuracy and reliability.
- Trains and mentors new employees and students, assesses staff competency, and provides technical guidance to the laboratory team.
- Calibrates and maintains laboratory instrumentation and resolves advanced technical or analytical problems.
- Ensures the laboratory meets CAP and CLIA standards and assists with departmental inspection readiness.
- Completes required competencies successfully.
- Performs quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Assesses inventory and assists with ordering supplies and scheduling staff as needed.
- Tracks specimens transported to Baptist, assists with reference-laboratory send-outs, and receives and approves results.
- Performs clerical work when a technical assistant is absent.
- Assists with policy and procedure writing and review.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
