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Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Gulf Breeze/PRN

Baptist Health Care

Gulf Breeze, Florida

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Calibration, Clinical Competency, Clinical Laboratory, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Identify Issues, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Treatment, Nonprofit, Operational Support, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Primary Care, Quality Control, Quality of Life, Safety Process, Specimens/Samples, Sports Medicine, Testing, Time Management
LOCATION
Gulf Breeze, Florida
POSTED
30+ days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. This position performs requested clinical procedures on body fluids and clinical procedures related to patient care; performs quality control maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments, performs clerical work in the absence of a technical assistant and assist the manager in any capacity requested. This position performs tracking for specimens coming to the department and helps with the send outs to reference laboratories and receive and approve same results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor. Maintains work area-cleans bench, restocks supplies, notifies supervisor of low stock. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required. Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur. Notifies the supervisor or senior tech if unable to solve the problem. Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Responsible for working in all departments of the laboratory when working the night shift.Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization. May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical Lab Technologist Licensed

ABOUT US

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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