Medical Laboratory Scientist III

Job Description - Medical Laboratory Scientist III (260001XF) Job Description Medical Laboratory Scientist III - ( 260001XF ) Description Performs all approved laboratory procedures in assigned licensure specialties, as required to meet workload demands. Coordinating lab resources as outlined below. Precisely and accurately performs and evaluates a variety of technical procedures. Utilizes accepted quality control techniques by manual, semi‑automated, or automated methodologies and equipment. Essential Functions Perform work according to established laboratory policies and procedures. Demonstrate the ability to work independently in all areas covered by the FL license. Perform quality control for all tests, evaluate results, and take corrective action as necessary before reporting patient results. Assess specimen integrity for appropriateness of ordered tests, including issues like QNS, hemolysis, and clotting. Ensure procedures, methodologies, and patient results correlate with age‑specific criteria for geriatrics, adults, pediatrics, and neonates. Repeat and report all panic/critical test results to a licensed caregiver within 5 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 in using the LIS and HIS computer systems. Ensure adequate supplies are available and promptly notify the supervisor when supplies are low. Qualifications Education Associate's Degree Medical Technology Or Bachelor's Degree Biology Or Bachelor's Degree Chemistry License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State Clinical Lab Technologist Certification American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or American Medical Technologists (AMT) Work Experience Licensed in all 5 specialties: Microbiology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology #J-18808-Ljbffr Tampa General Hospital