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

UF Health Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform a wide range of laboratory procedures and operate advanced analyzers. The role emphasizes accuracy in reporting, QC data analysis, and ongoing instruction of staff and students.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in MLS or related field, Florida Technologist license, and 1 year of MLS experience or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field.
• One year MLS NAACLS approved program OR one year as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory.
• Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s) required.
• Preferred: National Certification (ASCP)/MT or MLS (ASCP) certification MT Certification ABHI CHS/CHT.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accept specimens, ensure proper labeling, and reject mislabelled samples.
• Perform moderate to high complexity procedures in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, immunohematology and molecular areas.
• Perform quality control testing and analyze data to ensure accurate results; prepare stains, reagents, media and solutions.
• Operate complicated laboratory analyzers and document instrument checks, maintenance, and repairs.
• Review and independently report normal and abnormal test results.

Skills

Color vision

Laboratory techniques

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Jacksonville Hospital

655 8th St W, Jacksonville, FL 32209

Schedule: Monday - Friday (rotate weekends) | 6:30am-3:00pm

Employment Type: Full-Time

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

• 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.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, tests and procedures.
• Ability to perform procedures requiring judgment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to recognize abnormal results or testing problems and discuss with Technologist II, Supervisor, Manager, Physician or Medical Director.
• Ability to solve problems. Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to recognize and effect repairs of malfunctioning equipment.
• Ability to provide instruction and communicate to medical, para-medical or lay individuals. Page 3 of 6 Qualification Description
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.
• Good decision-making skills. Detailed-oriented.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.