Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist | Core Lab | Full-Time | Nights

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL seeks a skilled Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and advanced testing on tissue, blood, and body fluids. The role ensures quality control, prepares specimens, and trains new staff while maintaining safe operation of all analyzers.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Clinical Laboratory Science, Florida licensure, and 1 year of relevant hospital laboratory experience or NAACLS-approved training, contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent for licensure as a CLS Technologist.
• Florida licensure as Clinical Laboratory Technologist per FL Stat 64B3-5.003.
• 1 year NAACLS approved program OR 1 year experience as a Technologist in hospital lab.
• Must possess temporary or current Florida CLS license in the required specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced tests on tissue, blood and body fluids.
• Perform quality control and participate in QA/QI activities.
• Conduct pre-analytical steps to prepare specimens.
• Ensure operation of analyzers and equipment; document actions.
• Train new employees and laboratory students.
• Communicate technical information accurately to improve patient care.
• Support initiatives that improve financial strength.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Quality control activities

Pre-analytical preparation

Train new staff

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

Schedule: Varies | Night Shift

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Performs simple and complex analysis on tissue, blood and body fluids using laboratory instrumentation, manual methods and procedures. Approves the performance of tests by technicians. Assumes accountability for patient tests by providing a high standard of quality using independent judgment in the performance of standard operating procedures and complex instrumentation in varying sample environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs both 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 of the laboratory.
• Performs pre-analytical functions required to prepare specimens for accurate analysis.
• Ensures proper operation of all analyzers and equipment. Documents all action taken.
• Trains new employees and laboratory science students.
• Communicates technical information accurately and effectively resulting in improved patient care.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and supports initiatives that improve financial strength.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent that meets qualifications for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist from the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel.
• Must meet state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist.
• One (1) year experience in NAACLS approved program OR
• One (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must possess either a temporary or current license as a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the specialty(s) required for the job.

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