Lead Clin Lab Tech Generalist | Lab | FT Days

UF Health • The Villages, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, formerly known as The Villages Regional Hospital and acquired by University of Florida Health in January 2020, has been serving residents of The Villages as well as patients in Lake, Sumter and Marion counties since 2002. At UF Health The Villages® Hospital, we are committed to providing the community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies – bringing world-class health care closer to you and your loved ones.
We are part of UF Health Central Florida, a not-for-profit health care system and the largest most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. UF Health Central Florida provides inpatient acute hospital services at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services at UF Health Rehab Hospital – The Villages and diagnostic laboratory services at several locations. We take pride in providing progressive, innovative technology, along with building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians and residents of the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree
• State of Florida Laboratory Personnel (TC or TN) license in all areas
• 2 years with Bachelor’s degree
• 4 years with Associate’s degree
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory testing, procedures and processes performed in department or work area assigned
• Follows and ensures adherence of staff to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; always protects confidentiality of patient information and results

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Performs various laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed/certified.
• Manages assigned selected aspects of laboratory processes or shifts, which may include workflow, quality control process, performance improvement activities, training of new employees, advanced problem solving for customers and coworkers, department equipment or computer maintenance and upgrades, writing/reviewing procedures, or other tasks assigned.
• Works closely with the Laboratory Leadership team to maintain policy, procedures and day-to-day operations of the specific Department Laboratories.
• Performs analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens.
• Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory.
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree