MLS/Medical Technologist II | Core Lab | Full-time | Days

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist to join a world-class system. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or related field and Florida licensure eligibility.

You will perform a wide range of lab procedures, operate analyzers, and ensure quality control, with opportunities for growth within a premier academic medical center. Hours are 6:30am-3:00pm, Monday through Friday with rotating weekends; FTE 1.0.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field.
• Medical Technologist license in Florida or eligible for licensure.
• ASCP MT or MLS, ABHI CHS/CHT certifications preferred.
• Experience: 1 year in MLS NAACLS program or 1 year in hospital lab as a Technologist.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

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: 6:30am-3:00pm

Days: Monday-Friday with rotating weekends

Qualifications

Education/Training

Required: 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.

Licensure/Certification

Required: Medical Technologist License in Florida or eligible for licensure in appropriate area(s).

Preferred: National certification ASCP MT or MLS, MT certification ABHI CHS/CHT.

Experience

Required:One (1) year experience in a MLS NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory