MLS/Medical Technologist I | UF Health Flagler Laboratory - Microbiology | Full-time | Days

Job description

Overview
Location: UF Health Flagler Hospital
400 Health Park Blvd St. Augustine, Florida 32086
Schedule: Monday - Friday | Day Shift rotate weekends
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Performs a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill. Operates 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. Evaluates/research new techniques and/or equipment. Instruct students and employees. Interact with nursing and health care practitioners. Provide excellent customer service.
Qualifications
Required Education:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent which meets state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist,
New hires effective October 1, 2022 must have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field. Academic equivalent OR academic and work experience combination equivalency acceptable. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2022 who holds a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent which meets state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist will be grandfathered in.
Required Licensure/Certifications: Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s).
Preferred Licensure/Certifications:
• National Certification (ASCP)MT or MLS (ASCP) certification preferred.
• MT Certification preferred.
• ABHI CHS/CHT a benefit.

Required Experience: One (1) year experience in a MLS NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory
Required Education:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent which meets state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist,
New hires effective October 1, 2022 must have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field. Academic equivalent OR academic and work experience combination equivalency acceptable. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2022 who holds a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent which meets state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist will be grandfathered in.
Required Licensure/Certifications: Florida Technologist License in appropriate area(s).
Preferred Licensure/Certifications:
• National Certification (ASCP)MT or MLS (ASCP) certification preferred.
• MT Certification preferred.
• ABHI CHS/CHT a benefit.

Required Experience: One (1) year experience in a MLS NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory