Medical Technologist Lead | Freestanding Emergency Dept | Days | Full-time
UF Health
Gainesville, Florida
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biology, Cancer, Clinical Laboratory, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Emergency Care, Healthcare, Hospital, Laboratory Operations, Operations Management, Organ Transplant, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Recreation, Sample/Specimen Processing, Standards of Care, Student Loans, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Gainesville, Florida
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:
Achieve professional growth and fulfillment as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist at UF Health Shands Hospital 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 leaders make in overseeing the quality and operations of our laboratories every day. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.
UF Health Experience & Rewards:
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 Lead will perform the following job duties:
Oversee technical operations in the relevant clinical lab section, including technical support of laboratory operations, problem resolution, technical development and procedure implementation, purchasing, etc.
Supervise preparation of specimens for analysis.
Perform analytical procedures when required
Responsible for quality assurance functions, including data collection, analysis and reporting. Assumes operational responsibility during Manager's absence.
Schedule
FTE: 1.0
Shift Hours: 7a-7p
Days of Week:
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent that meets qualifications for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist from the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel.
Must meet state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist.
One (1) year experience in NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory.
Five years of experience as a Medical Technologist is preferred.
New hires effective October 1, 2024 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, 2024 who holds 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.
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.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose