Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Labcorp • Pace, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Professional to join its team at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pace, Florida. This is a casual/per-diem role with hours worked as needed and variable start and end times. The position works in a high-volume, production-based environment and performs an important part of clinical laboratory science to support patient care.

The technologist evaluates specimens for acceptability, performs routine and complex laboratory procedures, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation, and makes technical decisions related to testing and problem solving. The role also involves preparing and evaluating reagents or controls, reporting accurate and timely results, documenting preventive maintenance and quality control, maintaining supplies, assisting with specimen processing, and following workplace safety and personal protective equipment requirements.

Candidates need a qualifying science degree, clinical laboratory testing experience or an MLS degree, and a Florida Medical Technologist license. ASCP or AMT certification is preferred. The position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, attention to detail, communication and organizational skills, computer proficiency, familiarity with laboratory information systems, and the ability to pass a standardized color blindness test. Overtime or other shifts may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience, or an MLS degree.
• Florida Medical Technologist (MT) license.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP or AMT certification.
• Non-traditional degree with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Determine whether specimens are acceptable 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.
• Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with specimen processing when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours, casual employees, interns, and temporary employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO), tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

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