Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist - Relocation to Gainesville, FL

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist to perform analytical testing on tissue, blood and body fluids using advanced instrumentation and manual methods. You will oversee test performance by technicians and ensure high-quality results in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.

Must hold FL CLT licensure qualifications and meet NAACLS/BOC standards.

Qualifications

• 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
• New hires effective October 1, 2024 must have a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field. Academic equivalent OR academic and work experience combination equivalency acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple and complex analysis on tissue, blood and body fluids using laboratory instrumentation, manual methods and procedures
• Approve the performance of tests by technicians
• Assume 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

Education

Bachelor Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent

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

Job description

Overview

Achieve professional growth and fulfillment as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist at UF Health Shands Hospital in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We value the impact our clinical laboratory staff make in patient outcomes every day.Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.

UF Health Experience & Rewards:

• Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
• FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
• Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
• Accrued PTO including holidays
• Annual salary reviews
• Student loan repayment
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
• Relocation Assistance
• Wellness programs

Responsibilities

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

• Perform simple and complex analysis on tissue, blood and body fluids using laboratory instrumentation, manual methods and procedures
• Approve the performance of tests by technicians
• Assume 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

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Shift Hours: Variable

Days of Week: Variable

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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
• New hires effective October 1, 2024 must have a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field. Academic equivalent OR academic and work experience combination equivalency acceptable. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2024 who holds 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.

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.