Medical Laboratory Technologist III at Tampa General Hospital

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Procedures, Quality Control, Manual Testing, Semi-Automated Testing, Automated Methodologies, Specimen Integrity Assessment, Age-Specific Criteria, Panic Result Reporting, Instrument Calibration, Maintenance, Proficiency Testing, LIS Proficiency, HIS Proficiency, Independent Work

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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. Education Associate's Degree Medical Technology or Bachelors Biology or Chemistry License 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

Responsibilities

The technologist performs all approved laboratory procedures across assigned specialties to meet workload demands, coordinating lab resources and precisely executing technical procedures using various methodologies. Essential functions include adhering to policies, performing quality control, evaluating results, assessing specimen integrity, and reporting critical results promptly to licensed caregivers.