MLS/Medical Technologist II | Core Lab | Full-time | Days
About The Position
UF Health Jacksonville Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist II for its Core Lab. The role performs a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill, operating complex laboratory analyzers to produce data used in diagnosing and treating disease. The technologist uses independent judgment when reporting normal and abnormal results, performs and analyzes quality-control data, evaluates new techniques and equipment, instructs students and employees, and interacts with nursing and other healthcare practitioners while providing excellent customer service. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with rotating weekends. It is located at UF Health Jacksonville Hospital, 655 8th St W, Jacksonville, Florida 32209.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or a related field.
- One year working in a NAACLS-approved MLS program or one year working as a technologist in a hospital laboratory.
- Required Florida Technologist License in the appropriate area(s).
- Must pass a color-vision test or functional color assessment administered by Employee Health and inform Laboratory Administration if vision changes affect accurate test performance.
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques, tests, and procedures.
- Ability to perform procedures requiring judgment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to recognize abnormal results or testing problems and discuss them with a Technologist II, Supervisor, Manager, Physician, or Medical Director.
- Problem-solving ability and good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to recognize and effect repairs of malfunctioning equipment.
- Ability to provide instruction and communicate with medical, paramedical, or lay individuals.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.
- Good decision-making skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
Nice To Haves
- National Certification (ASCP), MT or MLS (ASCP) certification, MT Certification, or ABHI CHS/CHT.
Responsibilities
- Receive and accept specimens; ensure samples are labeled according to policy; investigate mislabeled samples and reject them as required; oversee specimen receipt, prioritization, and acceptance or rejection.
- Perform moderate- to high-complexity procedures in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, and molecular laboratory areas.
- Perform quality-control testing and analyze data to help ensure accurate test results.
- Prepare stains, reagents, media, and solutions needed for laboratory tests.
- Operate complex laboratory analyzers and document instrument checks, preventive maintenance, problems, parts replacement, and repairs.
- Review and use independent judgment to report normal and abnormal test results.
- Provide clinical instruction and assist with testing and evaluation of students; train new employees.
- Evaluate new instruments and techniques.
- May review turnaround times, panic values, incomplete lists, and sample irregularities; may make independent decisions, supervise staff, and review technical staff test results.
- May assist with writing procedures, addressing quality issues, and providing input on staff performance.
- Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory training; follow the dress code, core values, policies and procedures, time and attendance guidelines, and confidentiality agreement.
- As workload allows, assist support staff with specimen receipt and/or transport specimens to appropriate work areas.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor within the job scope.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
