Medical Technologist Lead | Freestanding Emergency Dept | Days | Full-time
UF Health · Gainesville, FL · 2 mo ago
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Responsibilities
- Oversee technical operations in the relevant clinical lab section, including technical support of laboratory operations, problem resolution, technical development and procedure implementation, purchasing, etc.
- Serve as a resource for technical issues and provide guidance to other laboratory personnel.
- Supervise preparation of specimens for analysis.
- Perform analytical procedures when required.
- Assume operational responsibility during Manager's absence.
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.
- 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.