Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Blood Bank

Labcorp • Pensacola, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Professional to join the team at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. This is a casual/per-diem role with hours as needed and varying start and end times. The position works in a high-volume, production-based clinical laboratory environment and performs an important component of clinical laboratory science to support patient care. The technologist evaluates specimens, performs routine and complex testing procedures, operates and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, and reports accurate and timely results. The position also supports quality control, preventive maintenance, reagent and control evaluation, supply replenishment, and specimen processing as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology, or an MLS degree.
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience is required unless the candidate has 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 degrees 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 in accordance with 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 needed.
• Assist with specimen processing when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Casual, intern, 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-term and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan. These benefits are conditional and may not apply to this casual/per-diem position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level