Technol Medical II 10K sign on bonus

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform a broad array of clinical laboratory procedures and operate advanced analyzers. You will exercise independent judgment in reporting results and participate in quality control activities to ensure accurate patient data.

The role also involves evaluating new techniques, instructing students and staff, and collaborating with nursing and health care teams to deliver excellent patient service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field.
• Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s).
• One year experience in MLS NAACLS approved program or one year as a hospital technologist.
• Grandfathering applies for HS Diploma/GED meeting FL licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of medical laboratory procedures.
• Operate complex laboratory analyzers to provide data for treatment and diagnosis.
• Make independent judgments in reporting normal and abnormal results.
• Perform and analyze quality control data.
• Evaluate and research new techniques and equipment.
• Instruct students and employees.
• Interact with nursing and health care practitioners.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Quality control

Data interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

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

Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s)

Experience requirement: 1 year in MLS NAACLS program or hospital technologist

Job description

Overview:$10,000.00 Sign on Bonus 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.

#ACDPQualifications: 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/CHTRequired Experience:One (1) year experience in a MLS NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratoryPreferred Education:N/A