Medical Technologist II | UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care Center – New Kings | PRN | Days

Job description

Overview
Location: UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care Center – New Kings
11277 New Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32219
Schedule: 6:45am - 7:15pm
Employment Type: PRN
An Excellent Opportunity to Join a World Class System!
• As part of the University of Florida, it is a hub for research and advanced medical training
• It provides extensive specialized services, including cardiovascular services, and emergency care
• Excellent opportunity for growth

Responsibilities
In this role the Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist will perform the following job duties:
• Perform a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill
• Operate complicated laboratory analyzers to provide critical data for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.
• Make independent judgment decisions in the reporting of normal and abnormal test results.
• Perform and analyze quality control data.
• Evaluate/research new techniques and/or equipment. Instruct students and employees.
• Interact with nursing and health care practitioners.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications
Education
• New hires effective October 1, 2022 must have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field.
• Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2022 who hold a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent which meets state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statute 64B3-5.003 Technologist will be grandfathered in.

Experience
One (1) year working in a MLS NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory
Licensure/Certifications
Required: Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s)
Preferred: National Certification (ASCP)/MT or MLS (ASCP) certification MT Certification ABHI CHS/CHT