Medical Technologist Lead | Freestanding Emergency Dept | Days | Full-time

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Achieve professional growth and fulfillment as a Medical Technologist Lead at UF Health Shands Hospital in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet. Consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals, UF Health is committed to excellence in healthcare and values the impact our clinical laboratory staff make in patient outcomes every day. Our patients and our people are at the heart of what we do. Make your next career move to UF Health! UF Health Experience & Rewards: Academic medical center FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center Accrued PTO and holidays Annual salary reviews Student loan repayment PSLF-eligible employer Tuition reimbursement Competitive healthcare/retirement plans Wellness programs

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent that meets qualifications for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist from the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel.
Must meet state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist.
One (1) year experience in NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory.
New hires effective October 1, 2024 must have a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field. Academic equivalent OR academic and work experience combination equivalency acceptable. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2024 who holds a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent which meets state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statute 64B3-5.003 Technologist will be grandfathered in.
Must possess either a temporary or current license as a state of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the specialty(s) required for the job.

Responsibilities

Oversees technical operations in the relevant clinical lab section, including technical support of laboratory operations, problem resolution, technical development and procedure implementation, purchasing, etc.
Supervises preparation of specimens for analysis
Performs analytical procedures when required
Responsible for Quality Assurance functions, including data collection, analysis and reporting
Assumes operational responsibility during Manager's absence