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, including cardiovascular services, and emergency care
Excellent opportunity for growth

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: .10

Shift Hours: 6:45am-7:15pm

Days of Week: Variable/Rotating

Qualifications

Required 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.

Preferred Education: N/A

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

Required Licensure/ Certifications: Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s)

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