What are the responsibilities and job description for the MLS/Medical Technologist | North Lab | Full-time | Nights position at University of Florida Health?
Job Family: Technicians - Clinical
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Shift/Days: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Department: North Lab
Organization: UF Health Jacksonville
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, cardiovascular services, and emergency care.
- 24/7 Emergency Department
- CAP accreditation- College of American Pathologists
- Excellent opportunity for growth
Join us today!
Responsibilities
In this role the Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist will perform the following job duties:
- Perform 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: 11:30pm-9:30am
Days: Variable
Qualifications
Required Education:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent which meets state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist.
- New hires effective October 1, 2022, must have a bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field. Academic equivalent OR academic and work experience combination equivalency acceptable.
- Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2022, who holds 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): Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology