Technol Medical II

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a qualified MLS technologist to join our clinical laboratory team. The role requires operating complex analyzers and providing accurate data for patient diagnosis and treatment.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or related field and Florida Technologist License, with at least 1 year of hospital lab experience or NAACLS-approved program experience.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field.
• Must hold Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s).
• 1 year experience in MLS NAACLS approved program OR 1 year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures and operate analyzers to provide diagnostic data.
• Make independent judgments in reporting normal and abnormal results.
• Perform quality control and evaluate new techniques/equipment.
• Instruct students and staff; interact with nursing and health care practitioners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field

Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s)

Job description

Overview: 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.

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Qualifications:

Required 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. : :

Required Licensure/ Certifications: Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s).

Preferred Licensure/ Certifications: National Certification (ASCP)/MT or MLS (ASCP) certification MT Certification ABHI CHS/CHT

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

Preferred Education: N/A