MLS/Medical Technologist I | UF Health Flagler Laboratory - Microbiology | Full-time | Days
About The Position
UF Health Flagler Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill. The role operates complicated laboratory analyzers to provide critical data used in the treatment and diagnosis of disease, and makes independent judgment decisions when reporting normal and abnormal test results. The Medical Technologist performs and analyzes quality-control data, evaluates or researches new techniques and equipment, instructs students and employees, interacts with nursing and other healthcare practitioners, and provides excellent customer service.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent meeting Florida technologist licensure requirements; new hires effective October 1, 2022 must have a bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or a related field. Academic equivalent or an acceptable combination of academic and work experience is permitted. Employees hired or transferred into the position before October 1, 2022 who meet the stated high-school-level requirement are grandfathered in.
- Florida Technologist License in the appropriate area(s).
- One year of experience in an MLS NAACLS-approved program or one year working as a technologist in a hospital laboratory.
Nice To Haves
- National Certification (ASCP) MT or MLS (ASCP) certification preferred.
- MT certification preferred.
- ABHI CHS/CHT is a benefit.
Responsibilities
- Perform a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill.
- Operate complicated laboratory analyzers to provide data used in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.
- Make independent judgment decisions when reporting normal and abnormal test results.
- Perform and analyze quality-control data.
- Evaluate or research new techniques and equipment.
- Instruct students and employees.
- Interact with nursing and healthcare practitioners.
- Provide excellent customer service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
