UF Health

Medical Technologist 2 - Core Lab

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeJacksonville, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

New hires effective October 1, 2022 must have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or a related field.
One year working in a NAACLS-approved medical laboratory scientist program or one year working as a technologist in a hospital laboratory is required.
A Florida Technologist License in the appropriate area or areas is required.

Perform a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill.
Operate complicated laboratory analyzers to provide critical data used in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.
Make independent judgment decisions when reporting normal and abnormal test results.
Perform and analyze quality-control data.
Evaluate or research new techniques and equipment.
Instruct students and employees.
Interact with nursing and health care practitioners.
Provide customer service.

National certification through ASCP as MT or MLS, or MT certification through ABHI as CHS or CHT, is preferred.

Overview

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As part of the University of Florida, it is a hub for research and advanced medical training
It provides extensive specialized services, including cardiovascular services, and emergency care
Excellent opportunity for growth

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Responsibilities

In this role the Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist II 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

Shift Hours: 10:30pm-7:00am

Days of Week: Monday-Friday

Qualifications

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.

Experience

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

Licensure/Certifications

Required: Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s)

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

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