MLS/Medical Technologist II | Microbiology/Bacteriology Lab | Full-time 10-hr shifts | Evenings

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

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, Florida is offering an excellent opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Scientist. This role involves performing a variety of laboratory procedures and making critical decisions based on test results.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, experience in a hospital lab, and a Florida Technologist License. Join a world-class system that values growth and knowledge!

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience in an MLS NAACLS approved program or as a Technologist.
• Current Florida Technologist License required.
• Preferred certifications include ASCP MT or MLS.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of laboratory procedures.
• Operate laboratory analyzers to produce critical data.
• Make judgment decisions on test results.
• Analyze quality control data.
• Instruct students and employees on laboratory techniques.
• Provide customer service in healthcare settings.

Skills

Technical knowledge in laboratory procedures

Experience with laboratory analyzers

Decision-making in reporting results

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

High School Diploma or equivalent (for certain employees)

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
• It provides extensive specialized services, including 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.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Shift Hours: 2:30pm-1:00am

Days of Week: Variable

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

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