Job Description

Locations: Jacksonville, Florida

Categories: Technicians - Clinical

Req ID: 70911

Overview

Location: UF Health Oncology - Baymeadows

7751 Baymeadows Rd E Suite 205, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm / Monday - Friday

Employment Type: PRN

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.

A Medical Laboratory Technician works under the supervision of a licensed medical technologist, pathologist or Medical Director of a CLIA approved Laboratory. They use automated and manual equipment to examine and analyze cells, blood and bodily fluids. Tasks include collecting and receiving blood, tissue, urine and other body fluid samples from patients. Samples are prepared, tested and resulted using manual or automated analyzers and computer system.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED AND Clinical/Medical laboratory technology program

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree with 3 years pertinent clinical laboratory experience; OR Associate's degree with 4 years pertinent clinical laboratory experience AND one (1) year training in a Medical Technology CAHEA approved program.

Licensure/Certification

Required: Florida Technician (TC) license in Hematology and Chemistry

Preferred: ASCP, AMT or AAB National certification

Experience

Required: 3-5 Years of Clinical/medical laboratory

Necessary Skills

• Ability to function as a medical laboratory technician in a moderate complexity laboratory. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with peers, co-workers and other clinic staff
• Must be able to pass a color vision test or functional color assessment test administered by Employee Health. Technologist must inform Laboratory Administration if vision capabilities change to the extent the technician can no longer perform test(s) accurately in work area.
• 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, Supervisor, Manager, Physician or Medical Director.
• Ability to solve problems. Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to recognize and effectuate 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.