Job Description

Locations: Jacksonville, Florida

Categories: Technicians - Clinical

Req ID: 69480

Overview

Location: UF Health Jacksonville Hospital

655 8th St W, Jacksonville, FL 32209

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

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.

Under the direction of the Education Coordinator, faculty, and the Program Director of the School of Medical Laboratory Science, the student learns to perform laboratory testing and analysis at a minimum of MLS entry level proficiency. The student performs tests within acceptable QC/QA confidence levels in a timely fashion; learns to operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment; collects, handles, and processes laboratory specimens; notifies Education Coordinator, Laboratory Supervisor or faculty instructor of variations in policy; correlates test results with normal and possible pathological conditions; maintains a minimum of a 76% average on all assessments and course grades; observes Standard Precautions and all safety policies and procedures; provides excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Learns to perform laboratory tests and analysis of laboratory samples. (60%)
• Learns to operate, perform maintenance and troubleshoot laboratory equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures. (10%)
• Assures specimen integrity and performs QA/QC procedures. (5%)
• Makes judgements of acceptance or rejection of test results based on written QC standards. (10%)
• Performs blood collection procedures and processes and disposes of sharps and biohazards in compliance with hospital, laboratory and School of Medical Laboratory Science safety policy and quality plans. (5%)
• Reviews, sorts and prioritizes specimens for testing and performs related tests. (5%)
• Demonstrates knowledge of the ethical role and responsibility as a laboratory professional by practicing discretion and confidentiality in regard to laboratory and patient records. Behaves honestly and with integrity in professional relationships with peers, staff and faculty. (5%)
• Attend relevant continuing education programs offered at UF Health Jacksonville. Attend staff meetings and huddles. Completes mandatory training. Adheres to dress code, core values, policies and procedures, time and attendance guidelines and confidentiality agreement.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor within job scope.

Qualifications

Required Education: GED or High School Diploma. Specific course work: To complete the prerequisite college credit in coursework identified in the admission requirements for the program.

Required Licensure/Certifications: Florida Clinical Laboratory Training License in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology, and Blood Bank (Immunohematology) required within 90 days from date of hire or transfer.

Required Experience: Less than one year

Necessary Skills:

1. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner with patients, visitors, and hospital employees.
2. Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work flow.
3. Requires excellent decision making and problem solving skills.
4. Must be detail oriented.
5. Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups