Clinical Lab Tech Generalist | Eustis FSED Laboratory | Full-Time | Days

UF Health•Eustis, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist Generalist performs diagnostic procedures in assigned laboratory areas and must be highly skilled in the areas in which they are licensed. The role helps maintain an excellent working rapport between laboratory staff and other hospital departments. This is a full-time position at UF Health Leesburg Hospital, scheduled variably between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Associate's degree in medical laboratory technology (MLT) or a related field.
Active Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license (TN).
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain scheduling flexibility and meet attendance expectations for absences and tardiness.
Leave the assigned bench stocked and communicate clearly with the next shift through logs, verbal communication, notes, or other appropriate tools.
Complete assigned work within scheduled time frames, including turnaround-time requirements and proficiency testing.
Perform routine patient testing, including identification, preparation, specimen collection, handling, processing, testing, and reporting of results, including critical results, according to laboratory standards.
Report and record patient, quality-control, proficiency-testing, and preventive-maintenance results and records accurately and promptly.
Operate assigned laboratory instruments, including reviewing quality control, maintenance, and function checks.
Participate in departmental and hospital committees, performance-improvement projects, educational offerings for peers, and mentoring or precepting new team members.
Attend staff meetings and complete required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.
Seek training, education, certification, and professional enhancement in the area of focus or specialty.
Demonstrate behavior standards that support positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients, and family members.
Complete other duties as requested or assigned.