MLS/Medical Technologist II | Core Lab | Full-time | Days

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:

• 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

Hours: 6:30am-3:00pm

Days: Monday-Friday 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/Certification

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