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Baptist Health Care · 23 hours ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Microbiology

123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

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 Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures, performing quality control maintenance, and assisting the manager as needed.

Health CareHospitalNon ProfitOncology

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