Medical Technologist Lead | Microbiology | Full-Time | Days

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist Lead oversees technical operations in the relevant clinical laboratory section, including laboratory operations support, problem resolution, technical development, procedure implementation, and purchasing. The role supervises specimen preparation, performs analytical procedures when needed, and manages quality assurance activities such as data collection, analysis, and reporting. The lead assumes operational responsibility when the Manager is absent. The position is at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, and is full-time on the day shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification meeting Florida licensure requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
Meet Florida state licensure requirements under Florida Statute 64B3-5.003 for a Technologist.
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; academic equivalency or a combination of academic and work experience equivalency is acceptable.
Possess a temporary or current State of 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 perform phlebotomy on infant, pediatric, and adult patients, as required by the laboratory area.
Perform routine and advanced test procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and support initiatives that improve financial strength.
Complete laboratory quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and quality improvement (QI) activities.
Serve as a resource for daily laboratory operations.
Provide technical support by identifying problems and offering expert assistance in technical situations.
Schedule staff and provide input on performance evaluations.
Oversee technical operations, including technical support, problem resolution, technical development, procedure implementation, and purchasing.
Supervise preparation of specimens for analysis.
Perform analytical procedures when required.
Collect, analyze, and report quality assurance data.
Assume operational responsibility during the Manager's absence.