Job Description

Locations: Gainesville, Florida

Categories: Technicians - Clinical

Req ID: 70537

Overview

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

This Molecular licensed Medical Technologist will perform specialized testing in the area of Cytogenetics in a CAP accredited laboratory. This position will assist with cell culture, pre-treatments, preparing specimens, FISH, DNA/RNA-based assays, and general cytogenetic clinical laboratory tasks. The clinical assessment of human genetic disease in this laboratory involves the use of the most current and approved cytogenetic testing methodologies (e.g., karyotyping, FISH, and microarray testing) to address a variety of clinical needs (e.g., cancer, congenital, and prenatal assessments).

Responsibilities

• Performs both routine and advanced test procedures on tissue, blood, bone marrow, and/or body fluids. Uses analytical techniques appropriate for specific specimens and disease states.
• Performs, evaluates and records quality control for reagents and media. Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities of the laboratory.
• Performs pre-analytical functions required to prepare specimens for accurate analysis. Performs maintenance and makes media and solutions.
• Ensures proper operation of all instruments and equipment. Documents all action taken.
• Trains new employees and laboratory science students.
• Communicates information accurately and effectively and encourages a positive work environment, resulting in improved patient care.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and supports initiatives that improve financial strength.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Licensed or temporarily licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in one of the specialty areas to which the position is allocated and for which the laboratory is licensed under Chapter 483, Florida Statutes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, biology, or a related field with at least 2 years' experience with FISH, cell culture, and/or DNA/RNA based assays. AND Incumbents must be either licensed as a Medical Technologist or can become temporarily licensed in Molecular Pathology under Chapter 483, Part III, Florida Statutes.
• Ability to work independently, analyze and present data, multitask, and maintain close communication with the Supervisor/Director is preferred.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must possess either a temporary or current license as a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Molecular and/or Cytogenetics.

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