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Medical Laboratory Scientist III

Tampa General Hospital·Tampa, Florida

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Performs and evaluates a variety of technical laboratory procedures using manual and automated methodologies. Ensures quality control, maintains equipment, and reports critical test results to caregivers within established timeframes.

  • 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

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree in Medical Technology or a Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry. Must hold a valid Clinical Lab Technologist certification from ASCP or AMT and be licensed in all five laboratory specialties.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Calibration
  • Microbiology
  • Hematology
  • Serology
  • Quality control
  • Immunohematology
  • Data evaluation
  • Instrument maintenance
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Clinical chemistry
  • Proficiency testing
  • Specimen integrity assessment
  • LIS computer systems
  • HIS computer systems

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Locations
Tampa, Florida; Hernando County, Florida; Hernando, Florida
Posted
Apr 6, 2026
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Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds,...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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In Florida, Medical Laboratory Scientist III roles are typically in steady demand in hospital and reference lab settings, especially where broad testing coverage and compliance matter. These positions are competitive because employers often want both formal education and active certification plus licensure across multiple laboratory specialties. Review the required specialties carefully and confirm your ASCP or AMT credential matches the posting; this platform AI-summarizes the original job description so you can compare requirements and benefits faster.

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