Medical Technologist II | Lab UF Health North | Full-Time | Days
About The Position
The Medical Technologist II performs a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill. The role operates complex laboratory analyzers and provides critical data used in diagnosing and treating disease. The technologist makes independent judgments when reporting normal and abnormal test results, performs and analyzes quality control data, evaluates new techniques and equipment, instructs students and employees, interacts with nursing and healthcare practitioners, and provides excellent customer service. The position is based at UF Health North in Jacksonville, Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with rotating weekends. It is a full-time, day-shift position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or a related field.
- One year working in an MLS NAACLS-approved program or one year working as a technologist in a hospital laboratory.
- Required Florida Technologist License in the appropriate area(s).
- Must pass a color vision test or functional color assessment administered by Employee Health, and notify Laboratory Administration if vision changes affect accurate performance of tests.
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques, tests, and procedures.
- Ability to perform procedures requiring judgment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to recognize abnormal results or testing problems and discuss them with a Technologist II, Supervisor, Manager, Physician, or Medical Director.
- Problem-solving ability and good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to recognize and effect repairs of malfunctioning equipment.
- Ability to provide instruction and communicate with medical, paramedical, or lay individuals.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.
- Good decision-making skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
Nice To Haves
- National Certification (ASCP), MT or MLS (ASCP) certification, MT Certification, or ABHI CHS/CHT.
Responsibilities
- Receive and accept specimens; ensure samples are labeled according to policy; investigate mislabeled samples and reject them per policy; oversee specimen receipt, prioritization, and acceptance or rejection.
- Perform moderate- to high-complexity procedures in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, and molecular laboratory areas.
- Perform quality control testing and analyze data to ensure accurate results; prepare stains, reagents, media, and solutions needed for laboratory tests.
- Operate complex laboratory analyzers and document instrument checks, preventive maintenance, problems, parts replacement, and repairs.
- Review test results and use independent judgment when reporting normal and abnormal results.
- Provide clinical instruction, assist with testing and evaluation of students, and train new employees.
- Evaluate new instruments and techniques.
- May review turnaround times, panic values, incomplete lists, and sample irregularities; may make independent decisions, supervise staff, and review technical staff test results.
- May assist with writing procedures, addressing quality issues, and providing input on staff performance.
- Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory training; follow the dress code, core values, policies and procedures, time and attendance guidelines, and confidentiality agreement.
- As workload allows, assist support staff with specimen receipt and transport to appropriate work areas.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor within the job scope.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
