MLS/Medical Technologist II | UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care - Intracoastal | PRN | Days

About the role

Join Our Newest UF Health Location Opening January/Early February! UF Health is excited to announce the opening of our brand-new UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care - Intracoastal location in Jacksonville. We are seeking dedicated, compassionate healthcare professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Location: UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care - Intracoastal Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225. Employment Type: PRN.

Schedule

Variable | 7:00am - 7:00pm

Responsibilities

• Receive and accept specimens in the work area.
• Ensure samples are labeled per policy.
• Investigate mislabeled samples and reject per policy.
• Oversee the receipt, prioritizing and acceptance/rejection of specimens.
• Perform moderate to high complexity procedures in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, immunohematology and molecular areas of the laboratory to provide data for the use in treatment diagnosis of disease.
• Perform quality control testing and analyze data to ensure accurate test results.
• Prepare stains, reagents, media and solutions necessary for the performance of laboratory tests.
• Operate complicated laboratory analyzers.
• Document all instrument checks, preventative maintenance, problems, replacement of parts and other repairs.
• Review and make independent judgment decisions to report normal and abnormal test results.
• Provide clinical instruction; assist in testing and evaluation of students. Train new employees.
• Evaluate new instruments and techniques.
• May review turnaround times, panic values, incomplete lists and sample irregularities.
• May be required to make independent decisions, supervise staff and review test results of technical staff.
• May assist in writing procedures, address quality issues and give input on the performance of staff.
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory training. Adheres to dress code, core values, policies and procedures, time and attendance guidelines and confidentiality agreement.
• As workload allows, assist Support staff with specimen receipt and/or transport of specimens to appropriate work areas.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor within job scope.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field.
• 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.

Skills

• Must be able to pass a color vision test or functional color assessment test administered by Employee Health; inform Laboratory Administration if vision capabilities change to the extent the technologist can no longer perform test(s) accurately.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, tests and procedures.
• Ability to perform procedures requiring judgment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to recognize abnormal results or testing problems and discuss with Technologist II, Supervisor, Manager, Physician or Medical Director.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to recognize and effect repairs of malfunctioning equipment.
• Ability to provide instruction and communicate to medical, para-medical or lay individuals.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Detailed‑oriented.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.