Medical Lab Technologist II – Night Shift & Growth

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

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist II. The successful candidate will perform a variety of lab procedures with technical expertise and provide critical data for medical diagnoses.

This position requires strong technical knowledge, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and Florida licensure. Join us for an excellent opportunity to grow in a world-class system!

Qualifications

• New hires must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of quality control and lab procedures is essential.
• Experience in a lab setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical laboratory procedures requiring technical expertise.
• Make independent decisions regarding test result reporting.
• Operate laboratory analyzers to ensure accurate data.

Skills

Technical knowledge of laboratory procedures

Ability to operate laboratory analyzers

Customer service skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

An Excellent Opportunity to Join a World Class System!

• As part of the University of Florida, it is a hub for research and advanced medical training
• It provides extensive specialized services, including cardiovascular services, and emergency care
• Excellent opportunity for growth

Join us today!

Responsibilities

In this role the Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist II will perform the following job duties:

• Perform a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill
• Operate complicated laboratory analyzers to provide critical data for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.
• Make independent judgment decisions in the reporting of normal and abnormal test results.
• Perform and analyze quality control data.
• Evaluate/research new techniques and/or equipment. Instruct students and employees.
• Interact with nursing and health care practitioners.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Shift Hours: 10:30pm-7:00am

Days of Week: Monday-Friday

Qualifications

Education

• New hires effective October 1, 2022 must have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field.
• Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2022 who hold a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent which meets state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statute 64B3-5.003 Technologist will be grandfathered in.

Experience

One (1) year working in a MLS NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory

Licensure/Certifications

Required: Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s)

Preferred: National Certification (ASCP)/MT or MLS (ASCP) certification MT Certification ABHI CHS/CHT