Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist 2

Overview

Achieve professional growth as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist at UF Health located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We value the impact our clinical laboratory staff make in patient outcomes every day. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.

Responsibilities

In this role the Medical Technologist II will perform the following job duties:

• Perform a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring advanced technical knowledge and expertise.
• Exercise independent judgment when evaluating, interpreting, and reporting normal and abnormal test results.
• Perform, analyze, and document quality control data to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing.
• Evaluate and researches new laboratory techniques, methodologies, and equipment to support continuous improvement.
• Provide training and instruction to students and new laboratory employees.
• Collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through professional, timely, and effective communication.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0 (4-10's shifts)

Shift Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm

Days of Week: Variable with rotating weekends

Qualifications

Education/Training

Required: 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. 

Licensure/Certifications

Required: Medical Technologist License in Florida or eligible for licensure in appropriate area(s).

Preferred: National certification ASCP MT or MLS, MT certification ABHI CHS/CHT.

Experience

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