MLS/Medical Technologist | Dept of Pathology | Evenings | Full-time

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

Achieve professional growth as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist at UF Health located in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We value the impact our clinical laboratory staff make in patient outcomes every day. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.

• Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
• FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
• Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
• Accrued PTO including holidays
• Annual salary reviews
• Student loan repayment
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
• Relocation Assistance
• Wellness programs

Responsibilities

In this role the Medical Technologist will perform the following job duties:

• Perform simple and complex analysis on tissue, blood and body fluids using laboratory instrumentation, manual methods and procedures.
• Approve the performance of tests by technicians.
• Assume accountability for patient tests by providing a high standard of quality using independent judgment in the performance of standard operating procedures and complex instrumentation in varying sample environments.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Shift Hours: 3:00pm-11:30pm

Days of Week: Monday-Friday

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or a closely related field or the equivalent.
• Must also meet state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist and have one (1) year experience in NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory.
• Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2024, who meet state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statute 64B3-5.003 Technologist are grandfathered in.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation (Required): Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must possess either a temporary or current license as a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the specialty(s) required for the job.