Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Join BayCare as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Location: St. Joseph’s Hospital – South, Riverview, FL

Facility: BayCare Health System, Laboratory Services

Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Schedule: Part-Time | Occasional Weekends | No On-Call

Status: Non-Exempt

About BayCare

BayCare is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area, with 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. Our 30,000+ team members bring innovation and compassion together to deliver exceptional health care built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

At BayCare, we combine high-tech with high-touch—pairing advanced technology with compassionate service to advance superior health care throughout the communities we serve.

Role Overview

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I , you will perform essential diagnostic testing and quality control procedures to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely results. This role involves preparing reagents, reviewing and validating test data, maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, and overseeing moderate to high complexity testing.

You’ll play a key role in supporting high-quality patient care by maintaining precision in laboratory testing and collaborating with team members to ensure compliance with all laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all diagnostic testing and quality control in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare reagents and report accurate, reliable, and timely test results.
• Conduct moderate to high complexity testing with precision and attention to detail.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory computer applications.
• Manage inventory and ensure adequate supply levels.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff to ensure workflow efficiency and quality outcomes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Certification & Licensure

• Required: State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist License

Education

• Required: Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology or Related Field
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Field

Experience

• Minimum of 4 months of clinical laboratory experience required