Medical Laboratory Scientist III

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Job Description - Medical Laboratory Scientist III )

Medical Laboratory Scientist III - (  )

• 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.

• Associate's Degree Medical Technology Or
• Bachelor's Degree Biology Or
• Bachelor's Degree Chemistry

Clinical Lab Technologist - Issued by Florida or Compact State

• American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  Or
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)

• Licensed in all 5 specialties, Microbiology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematolog