Medical Technologist - Pathology, Lab Molecular

Overview

Location: UF Health Jacksonville Hospital

655 8th St W, Jacksonville, FL 32209

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsible for processing and preparation of various sample types. Perform specialized and complex technical tasks required for flow cytometric and molecular pathology testing and analysis. Monitor quality control with documentation of QC, daily work and diagnostic results. Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, troubleshoot issues with equipment and specimens to resolution. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare specimens for flow cytometry and molecular pathology testing. Receive and accession specimens. Isolate cells from various sources and prep for flow cytometry tests. Isolate DNA from tissue, blood and bone marrow and quantitate. Attend specified bone marrow collections to assure proper handling and to provide assessment of specimen quality. (20%)
• Operate complex laboratory analyzers in addition to smaller lab equipment. Perform and document maintenance as assigned. Document and troubleshoot equipment problems to resolution, which may require working with vendor technical support staff. (20%)
• Maintain reagents and supplies for each analyzer and test method. Request additional supplies as needed to maintain inventory. (10%)
• Gather and analyze data from the tests performed. Report test results, in conjunction with the case pathologist as indicated. Document notes regarding the specimen or testing which may be pertinent to the results. (10%)
• Perform and document Quality Control, following the procedures for each test platform. Analyze results and verify acceptability before releasing patient results. Report issues identified during review of quality control that may affect patient testing to a supervisor. Maintain records of daily work, including specimen logs, worksheets, quality control and patient results. (15%)
• Perform the procedures for testing in flow cytometry, including setups with antibodies and running tests on the analyzer. Perform molecular pathology tests including, but not limited to; PCR, RFLP, Real-time PCR, DNA capillary sequencing, pyrosequencing and FISH assays. Run additional miscellaneous tests as performed by the department. (20%)
• Provide clinical instruction, assist in testing and evaluation of MLS students. Assist in training new employees. (5%) 
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor within job scope.

Qualifications

Required Education: Associate's degree

New hires effective October 1, 2022, must have a Bachelor's degree. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2022 will be grandfathered.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Florida State Technologist or Supervisor License in Hematology PLUS one or more of the following: Molecular Pathology, Histocompatibility, Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry or Immunohematology.
• If Florida licensure is pending, the applicant may begin training in non-technical that do not require an active Florida license.
• Employees who meet CMS/CLIA requirements to perform molecular pathology must obtain or upgrade a current Florida license to the appropriate specialty. A six-month grace period is permitted to obtain the required specialty license.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications: National Certification (ASCP), ABHI, AAB, or AMT

Required Experience: Less than one-year experience may be accepted for recent graduates of the Jacksonville MLS program. -OR- 1-2 years related experience.

Preferred Experience: Over 2 years of related experience

Necessary Skills:

1. Knowledge of principles, methods, material and techniques of flow cytometry, molecular pathology or hematology.

2. Ability to perform assigned tasks according to the prescribed procedures and to recognize abnormal results that might affect the outcome of the diagnosis.

3. Ability to initiate the research, performance and documentation of new procedures under the direction of the assigned Pathologist.

4. Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work flow.

5. Possess excellent decision making skills.

6. Must be detail oriented.

7. Ability to present oneself in a polite and professional manner with visitors, patients, physicians and other employees. 8. Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups