Student Med Tech PRN

UF Health•Jacksonville, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Med Tech works at UF Health Jacksonville Hospital and, under the direction of the Education Coordinator, faculty, and the Program Director of the School of Medical Laboratory Science, learns to perform laboratory testing and analysis at a minimum of MLS entry-level proficiency. The student performs tests within acceptable QC/QA confidence levels and in a timely manner; learns to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment; and collects, handles, and processes laboratory specimens. The student reports policy variations to the Education Coordinator, Laboratory Supervisor, or faculty instructor, correlates test results with normal and possible pathological conditions, maintains a minimum average of 76% on assessments and course grades, follows Standard Precautions and safety policies, and provides excellent customer service. The position is PRN, with a listed schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role serves patients of all age groups.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma.
Prerequisite college credit coursework identified in the program admission requirements.
Florida Clinical Laboratory Training License in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology, and Blood Bank (Immunohematology), required within 90 days from date of hire or transfer.
Less than one year of required experience.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner with patients, visitors, and hospital employees.
Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Detail oriented.
Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.

Responsibilities

Learns to perform laboratory tests and analysis of laboratory samples. (60%)
Learns to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures. (10%)
Assures specimen integrity and performs QA/QC procedures. (5%)
Makes judgments about accepting or rejecting test results based on written QC standards. (10%)
Performs blood collection procedures and processes and disposes of sharps and biohazards in compliance with hospital, laboratory, and School of Medical Laboratory Science safety policies and quality plans. (5%)
Reviews, sorts, and prioritizes specimens for testing and performs related tests. (5%)
Demonstrates ethical responsibility as a laboratory professional by maintaining discretion and confidentiality regarding laboratory and patient records and behaving honestly and with integrity in professional relationships with peers, staff, and faculty. (5%)
Attends relevant continuing education programs offered at UF Health Jacksonville, staff meetings, and huddles, and completes mandatory training.
Adheres to the dress code, core values, policies and procedures, time and attendance guidelines, and confidentiality agreement.
Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor within the job scope.