MLT/Medical Lab Technician | UFH Oncology Baymeadows| Days | PRN

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Laboratory Technician works under the supervision of a licensed medical technologist, pathologist, or Medical Director of a CLIA-approved laboratory. The technician uses automated and manual equipment to examine and analyze cells, blood, and bodily fluids. Duties include collecting and receiving blood, tissue, urine, and other body-fluid samples from patients, then preparing, testing, and reporting results using manual or automated analyzers and a computer system.

This PRN position is located at UF Health Oncology - Baymeadows in Jacksonville, Florida. The listed schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a clinical/medical laboratory technology program.
• Florida Technician (TC) license in Hematology and Chemistry.
• 3–5 years of clinical/medical laboratory experience.
• Ability to function as a medical laboratory technician in a moderate-complexity laboratory.
• Effective verbal and written communication with peers, coworkers, and other clinic staff.
• Ability to pass a color vision test or functional color assessment administered by Employee Health, and to inform Laboratory Administration if vision changes affect the ability to perform tests accurately.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, tests, and procedures.
• Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions; attention to detail.
• Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience; or an associate’s degree with 4 years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience and one year of training in a Medical Technology CAHEA-approved program.
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB national certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect and receive blood, tissue, urine, and other body-fluid samples from patients.
• Prepare, test, and report samples using manual or automated analyzers and a computer system.
• Examine and analyze cells, blood, and bodily fluids using automated and manual equipment.
• Perform procedures requiring judgment with minimal supervision.
• Recognize abnormal results or testing problems and discuss them with a technologist, supervisor, manager, physician, or Medical Director.
• Recognize malfunctioning equipment and effectuate repairs.
• Provide instruction and communicate with medical, paramedical, or lay individuals.
• Prioritize tasks and organize workflow.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED