Tampa General Hospital·Tampa, Florida
Performs and evaluates a variety of technical laboratory procedures across assigned licensure specialties. Responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and reporting critical patient results to caregivers.
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 Laboratory Technology or Bachelor's Degree Biology or Chemistry License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State Clinical Lab Technologist Certification American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) Work Experience Must be license in 3 out of 5 primary specialties: Microbiology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology.
Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and certification from ASCP or AMT. Must hold a Florida or Compact State license in at least 3 of 5 primary laboratory specialties.
Market context
In Florida, Medical Laboratory Scientist II pool roles are often in steady demand because hospitals and reference labs need licensed staff who can cover multiple testing areas. These positions are competitive when candidates hold a Florida or Compact State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license and are certified in at least three of the five primary specialties. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your license coverage and specialty experience before applying to save research time.
