Emergency & Urgent Care Medical Technologist II

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care - Lane Avenue in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform a broad range of laboratory procedures and operate advanced analyzers to provide critical data for patient care. Required: Bachelor's degree in MLS/Medical Technology or related field and Florida Technologist License.

Preference given to ASCP/MLS certification. Responsibilities include quality control, instruction, and collaboration with clinicians; schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field is required.
• Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s) is required.
• ASCP/MT or MLS certification (preferred) depending on area.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accept specimens and verify labeling; manage acceptance/rejection per policy.
• Perform moderate to high complexity tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, immunohematology and molecular areas.
• Conduct quality control testing and analyze data to ensure accuracy of results.
• Operate complex laboratory analyzers; document checks, maintenance and repairs.
• Provide clinical instruction and assist in training students and new staff.
• Evaluate new instruments and techniques; participate in procedures writing and quality issues.

Skills

Color vision compliance

Laboratory techniques

Judgment under supervision

Problem solving

Communication

Equipment maintenance

Instruction delivery

Task prioritization

Decision making

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or related field

Job description

UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care - Lane Avenue in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform a broad range of laboratory procedures and operate advanced analyzers to provide critical data for patient care. Required: Bachelor's degree in MLS/Medical Technology or related field and Florida Technologist License.

Preference given to ASCP/MLS certification. Responsibilities include quality control, instruction, and collaboration with clinicians; schedule