Medical Technologist Lead | Core Lab | Full-Time | Variable
About The Position
The Medical Technologist Lead oversees technical operations in the relevant clinical laboratory section. Responsibilities include providing technical support for laboratory operations, resolving problems, supporting technical development and procedure implementation, and handling purchasing activities. The role supervises specimen preparation for analysis, performs analytical procedures when required, and manages quality assurance functions, including data collection, analysis, and reporting. The Lead assumes operational responsibility during the Manager’s absence. This position is based at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, and is full-time with a varying schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification meeting Florida licensure requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
- Must meet Florida state licensure requirements for a Technologist as stated in Florida Statute 64B3-5.003.
- One year of experience in a NAACLS-approved program or one 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 a related field; an academic equivalent or an acceptable combination of academic and work experience is also accepted.
- Must possess a temporary or current Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license in the specialty or specialties required for the job.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of experience as a Medical Technologist is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Routinely performs phlebotomy on infant, pediatric, and adult patients as required by the laboratory area.
- Accurately performs routine and advanced test procedures in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and supports initiatives that improve financial strength.
- Performs laboratory quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and quality improvement (QI) activities.
- Acts as a resource for daily laboratory operations.
- Provides technical support by identifying problems and offering expert assistance in technical situations.
- Schedules staff and provides input on performance evaluations.
- Oversees technical operations, including technical support, problem resolution, technical development, procedure implementation, and purchasing.
- Supervises preparation of specimens for analysis and performs analytical procedures when required.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports quality assurance data.
- Assumes operational responsibility during the Manager’s absence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
