Clinical Lab Tech Generalist | UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care - Wildwood | Full-Time | Nights

UF Health•The Villages, FL

32d•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 rapport between Laboratory staff and other hospital departments. The position is based at UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care – Wildwood, 3849 Thomas Street, Wildwood, FL 34785. The schedule is variable, nights, 36 hours.

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 the attendance policy for absences and tardiness.
Leave the assigned bench stocked and communicate clearly with the next shift using logs, verbal communication, notes, or other appropriate tools.
Complete assigned work within the scheduled timeframe, including turnaround-time requirements and proficiency testing.
Perform routine patient testing, including patient identification, preparation, specimen collection, handling, processing, testing, and reporting of critical results according to laboratory standards.
Report and record patient, quality control, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance results accurately and on time.
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.
Seek training, education, certification, and enhancement in the area of focus or specialty.
Demonstrate behavior standards that promote positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients, and family members.
Complete other duties as requested or assigned.