MLS/Medical Technologist | Dept of Pathology | Evenings | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution located in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking a qualified Clinical Laboratory Technologist. This role involves performing complex analyses on various biological samples and overseeing laboratory procedures. A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and state licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist are essential. Candidates should possess at least one year of experience in a clinical setting. The position plays a crucial role in maintaining high-quality standards in patient testing.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a NAACLS approved program or as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory.
• Must meet state licensure requirements for Clinic Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple and complex analysis on tissue, blood, and body fluids.
• Approve the performance of tests by technicians.
• Ensure quality standards using independent judgment.

Skills

Clinical analysis

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or a closely related field or the equivalent.
• Must also meet state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist and have one (1) year experience in NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory.
• Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2024, who meet state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statute 64B3-5.003 Technologist are grandfathered in.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation (Required):

• (Refer to CP 1.51):: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.

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.