Job Description

Join Our Dynamic Lab Team as a Full Time Laboratory Technologist in Gainesville!

SIMEDHealth's busy Gainesville Laboratory is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Full Time Laboratory Technologist (on-site). You'll play a vital role in providing essential chemistry, hematology, immunology, virology, and toxicology testing services that support the care of our large network of over 100 SIMEDHealth providers.

As a key member of our laboratory team, you will utilize your expertise in technical principles and equipment operation to ensure the consistent delivery of accurate and reliable laboratory results.

*Please note: The schedule for this position is flexible with either Monday-Friday 9AM-5:30PM, or Monday-Thursday 7AM-5PM.*

What You'll Need:

• Current Florida State License as a Laboratory Technologist in Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology
• ASCP Medical Technologist certification is a plus!
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a healthcare laboratory setting
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a strong desire to collaborate within a dynamic team

Your Impact:

• Independently execute and validate a variety of laboratory procedures.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Effectively manage your workload to deliver accurate results within established timeframes.
• Champion safety by adhering to all policies, including infection control and universal precautions.
• Continuously learn and grow through mandatory in-services and other educational opportunities.
• Contribute to the improvement of our services by staying up to date with technological advancements.
• Ensure adequate supply levels within the department.
• Utilize personal protective equipment as required.
• Properly prepare and dispose of biohazardous waste.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments as needed.
• Communicate critical patient results promptly and accurately.
• Perform a range of standardized manual and automated tests, maintaining meticulous records.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of techniques within hematology and chemistry.
• Conduct quality control, perform preventative maintenance, and accurately interpret test results.
• Process and prepare specimens for both in-house and referral testing.
• Accurately prepare necessary reagents, controls, and samples.
• Actively contribute to and promote a culture of safety within the laboratory.

Why Choose SIMEDHealth?
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospitalization Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness discounts

Please note that J1/H1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position requires on-site work due to the essential job functions, which include direct patient care and use of on-site medical equipment. Remote work is not available.

SIMEDHealth is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Discover more about career opportunities at SIMEDHealth.com/jobs.

SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about SIMEDHealth, please visit SIMEDHealth.com/jobs.