Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology

Labcorp • Pensacola, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

LabCorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Professional to join their team at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. This role involves determining specimen acceptability, performing routine and complex technical procedures, operating and troubleshooting instrumentation, making technical decisions, preparing and testing reagents, reporting test results, performing maintenance and quality control, replenishing supplies, processing specimens, and maintaining a safe work environment. The position is in a high-volume, production-based environment and is a vital component of clinical lab science.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
• 1 year or more of clinical laboratory testing experience OR an MLS degree
• FL Medical Technologists (MT) license

Nice To Haves

• ASCP or AMT certification
• Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems
• Proficient with computers
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level