Medical Technologist - Pathology | Lab Molecular | Full-Time

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist works in the Pathology Laboratory at UF Health Jacksonville Hospital, processing and preparing specimens and performing specialized, complex technical work for flow cytometry and molecular pathology testing and analysis. The role includes analyzing and reporting results, maintaining quality control records, laboratory equipment, reagents, and supplies, and troubleshooting equipment or specimen issues. The technologist provides customer service to internal and external customers and may provide clinical instruction and training to students and new employees.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position serves patients of all age groups.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required as stated; new hires effective October 1, 2022, must have a bachelor's degree. Current employees hired or transferred into the position before that date are grandfathered.
• Florida State Technologist or Supervisor License in Hematology, plus one or more of the following specialties: Molecular Pathology, Histocompatibility, Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, or Immunohematology.
• Employees who meet CMS/CLIA requirements to perform molecular pathology must obtain or upgrade a current Florida license to the appropriate specialty; a six-month grace period is permitted.
• Less than one year of experience may be accepted for recent graduates of the Jacksonville MLS program, or 1–2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and techniques of flow cytometry, molecular pathology, or hematology.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to procedures and recognize abnormal results that might affect diagnostic outcomes.
• Ability to initiate research, perform, and document new procedures under the direction of the assigned Pathologist.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.
• Excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate in a polite and professional manner with visitors, patients, physicians, and other employees, and handle stressful situations professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• National certification through ASCP, ABHI, AAB, or AMT preferred.
• Over two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process, receive, accession, and prepare specimens for flow cytometry and molecular pathology testing; isolate cells for flow cytometry and isolate and quantify DNA from tissue, blood, and bone marrow.
• Attend designated bone marrow collections to ensure proper specimen handling and assess specimen quality.
• Operate laboratory analyzers and other equipment; perform and document assigned maintenance and resolve equipment problems, including coordination with vendor technical support when needed.
• Maintain reagents and supplies for analyzers and test methods, and request supplies to maintain inventory.
• Gather and analyze test data; report results in conjunction with the case pathologist when indicated, and document specimen or testing notes relevant to results.
• Perform and document quality control according to test-platform procedures; assess acceptability before releasing patient results, report quality-control issues that may affect testing to a supervisor, and maintain records of daily work, specimens, QC, and results.
• Perform flow cytometry procedures, including antibody setups and analyzer runs, and molecular pathology tests including PCR, RFLP, real-time PCR, DNA capillary sequencing, pyrosequencing, and FISH assays; perform other departmental tests as needed.
• Provide clinical instruction and assist with testing and evaluation of MLS students; assist in training new employees.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor within the job scope.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree