Medical Laboratory Scientist III

Tampa General Hospital•Spring Hill, FL

22h

About The Position

Performs all approved laboratory procedures in assigned licensure specialties as required to meet workload demands, coordinating laboratory resources. Precisely and accurately performs and evaluates a variety of technical procedures using accepted quality-control techniques and manual, semi-automated, or automated methodologies and equipment. The role requires the ability to work independently in all areas covered by the Florida license.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Medical Technology or bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry.
Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.
Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Licensed in all five specialties: Microbiology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunohematology.
Ability to work independently in all areas covered by the Florida license.

Responsibilities

Perform work according to established laboratory policies and procedures.
Perform and evaluate technical laboratory procedures accurately using approved methodologies and equipment.
Perform quality control for all tests, evaluate results, and take corrective action as necessary before reporting patient results.
Assess specimen integrity and appropriateness for ordered tests, including QNS, hemolysis, and clotting issues.
Ensure procedures, methodologies, and patient results correlate with age-specific criteria for geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
Repeat and report all panic or critical test results to a licensed caregiver within five minutes of completion.
Perform calibrations and maintenance as required by instrument manufacturers, CLIA, and TJC.
Complete proficiency testing samples within the requested timeframe.
Demonstrate competency using LIS and HIS computer systems.
Ensure adequate supplies are available and promptly notify the supervisor when supplies are low.