Medical Technologist II- Microbiology- FullTime Nights

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist for a full-time night shift. You will perform a wide range of laboratory procedures and operate complex analyzers to support diagnosis and treatment.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or related field, possess a Florida Technologist License, and have relevant experience; ASCP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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

High School Diploma / GED (grandfathered eligibility)

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Jacksonville Hospital

655 8th St W, Jacksonville, FL 32209

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday | 8:00pm-7:30am

Employment Type: Full-Time

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,cardiovascular services, and emergency care.
• Excellent opportunity for growth

Join us today!

Responsibilities

In this role the Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist 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.

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

Required: 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