Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Impactful Hospital Lab Work

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to perform diagnostic analyses on tissue, blood and body fluids using instrumentation and manuals methods, and to supervise test performance with a focus on quality. This is a full-time role in a dynamic clinical setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Florida licensure, and NAACLS program experience or equivalent hospital lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent that meets licensure requirements.
• Must meet Florida licensure requirements as stated in Florida Statute 64B3-5.003.
• One year experience in NAACLS approved program OR one year as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced test procedures on tissue, blood and/or body fluids.
• Uses analytical techniques appropriate for all age specific patients.
• Performs, evaluates and records quality control for each test performed.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Performs pre-analytical functions to prepare specimens for analysis.
• Ensures proper operation of analyzers and equipment; documents actions.
• Trains new employees and laboratory science students.

Skills

Lab analysis

Analytical instrumentation

Independent judgement

Education

Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to perform diagnostic analyses on tissue, blood and body fluids using instrumentation and manuals methods, and to supervise test performance with a focus on quality. This is a full-time role in a dynamic clinical setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Florida licensure, and NAACLS program experience or equivalent hospital lab experience.