Medical Technologist II | Lab UF Health North | PRN

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health North in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform a wide range of analyte testing and data reporting. You will operate complex analyzers, evaluate quality control data, and support student instruction while collaborating with nursing staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or related field, 1 year MLS NAACLS program or hospital lab technologist experience, and Florida Technologist License (preferred: ASCP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in MLS NAACLS approved program or as a hospital laboratory technologist.
• Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s) required; ASCP/MT/MLS certification preferred.
• Color vision ability must be demonstrated; good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and label specimens, ensure policy-compliant handling, and manage specimen flow.
• Perform moderate to high complexity testing across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, and molecular areas.
• Conduct quality control, document instrument checks, and maintain reagents and stains.
• Operate complex laboratory analyzers and report results with independent judgment.
• Instruct students and train new staff; participate in evaluating new instruments.
• Attend meetings, comply with policies, and assist with specimen transport as workload allows.

Skills

Color vision

Laboratory techniques

Judgment with supervision

Troubleshooting equipment

Written communication

Verbal communication

Equipment repair awareness

Instructional ability

Prioritize tasks

Stress management

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health North

15255 Max Leggett Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Schedule: Variable

Employment Type: PRN

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 a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill. Operates 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accept specimens in the work area. Ensure samples are labeled per policy. Investigate mislabeled samples and reject per policy. Oversee the receipt, prioritizing and acceptance/rejection of specimens
• Perform moderate to high complexity procedures in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, immunohematology and molecular areas of the laboratory to provide data for the use in treatment diagnosis of disease.
• Perform quality control testing and analyze data to ensure accurate test results. Prepare stains, reagents, media and solutions necessary for the performance of laboratory tests.
• Operate complicated laboratory analyzers. Document all instrument checks, preventative maintenance, problems, replacement of parts and other repairs.
• Review and make independent judgment decisions to report normal and abnormal test results.
• Provide clinical instruction; assist in testing and evaluation of students. Train new employees.
• Evaluate new instruments and techniques
• May review turnaround times, panic values, incomplete lists and sample irregularities. May be required to make independent decisions, supervise staff and review test results of technical staff.
• May assist in writing procedures, address quality issues and give input on the performance of staff.
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory training. Adheres to dress code, core values, policies and procedures, time and attendance guidelines and confidentiality agreement.
• As workload allows, assist Support staff with specimen receipt and/or transport of specimens to appropriate work areas.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor within job scope.

Qualifications

Education

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

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

Necessary Skills:

1. Must be able to pass a color vision test or functional color assessment test administered by Employee Health. Technologist must inform Laboratory Administration if vision capabilities change to the extent the technologist can no longer perform test(s) accurately in work area.

2. Knowledge of laboratory techniques, tests and procedures.

3. Ability to perform procedures requiring judgment with minimal supervision.

4. Ability to recognize abnormal results or testing problems and discuss with Technologist II, Supervisor, Manager, Physician or Medical Director.

5. Ability to solve problems. Good written and verbal communication skills.

6. Ability to recognize and effect repairs of malfunctioning equipment.

7. Ability to provide instruction and communicate to medical, para-medical or lay individuals. Page 3 of 6 Qualification Description

8. Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.

9. Good decision‑making skills. Detailed‑oriented.

10. Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.