Medical Technologist II- UF Health North Lab- Full-Time

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

Job summary

University of Florida Health in Jacksonville is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist to join its 24/7 emergency care system. The role involves performing a wide range of laboratory procedures, operating complex analyzers, and delivering accurate test results to support patient care.

The position requires FL licensure as a Technologist in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, or microbiology and a Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent meeting FL licensure requirements as stated in FL Statute 64B3-5.003 Technologist.
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field; academic equivalency or combination accepted for new hires after Oct 1, 2022.
• Grandfathering clause for employees hired before Oct 1, 2022 who meet licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill.
• Operate complex laboratory analyzers to provide data for treatment and diagnosis of disease.
• Make independent judgments in reporting normal and abnormal test results.
• Perform and analyze quality control data.
• Evaluate/research new techniques or equipment.
• Instruct students and employees.
• Interact with nursing and health care practitioners.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in CL MLS / Medical Technology

Job description

Overview

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.
• 24/7-hour Emergency Department
• CAP accredited- College of American Pathologist
• The facility has received ANCC Magnet Designation, which is held by fewer than 1% of hospitals nationwide, recognizing nursing excellence.

Responsibilities

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

• 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.

Schedule

FTE 1.0

Hours: 2:00pm-10:30pm

Days:

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent which meets state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist.
• New hires effective October 1, 2022 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, 2022 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.

Required Licensure/ Certifications: Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s): Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology