UF Health

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist 2

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; an academic equivalent or a combination of academic and work experience may be accepted.
Current employees hired or transferred into the position before October 1, 2022, may qualify under the stated grandfathering provision with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent meeting Florida technologist licensure requirements.
A Florida Technologist License in the appropriate area(s) is required: Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, or Microbiology.

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 and research new techniques and/or equipment.
Instruct students and employees.
Interact with nursing and health care practitioners.
Provide customer service.

Overview

Location: UF Health North

15255 Max Leggett Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 11:00pm-9:30am with rotating weekends

Employment Type: Full-Time

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

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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.

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

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