Senior Medical Technologist - Microbiology & Bacteriology Lab

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

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist to perform a broad range of lab procedures and operate analyzers that support patient treatment and diagnosis.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or related field; 1 year MLS NAACLS program experience or equivalent hospital lab technologist experience; and Florida technologist licensure, with ASCP/MT or MLS certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year MLS NAACLS program OR one year as Technologist in a hospital lab.
• Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s) is required.

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.
• Make independent judgments in reporting 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

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist to perform a broad range of lab procedures and operate analyzers that support patient treatment and diagnosis.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or related field; 1 year MLS NAACLS program experience or equivalent hospital lab technologist experience; and Florida technologist licensure, with ASCP/MT or MLS certifications preferred.