Med Technologist | Laboratory | Full-time | Nights

UF Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

St. Augustine, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Technologist performs accurate laboratory testing for disease diagnosis and treatment while adhering to regulatory and quality control standards. Responsibilities include documenting critical values, maintaining equipment, and providing training to students and employees.

Qualifications

You have an Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science and are eligible for a Medical Technologist License in Florida. You are responsible for performing laboratory testing with accuracy and precision, entering results promptly, and adhering to quality control policies.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical Technologist License

Clinical Laboratory Science

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Laboratory information system

PPE

Job Description

Overview

Full-time  8:30pm to 7:00am

The Medical Technologist performs laboratory testing specific to the assigned section with accurate and timely results. All testing conforms to regulatory requirements with adherence to quality control rules, policies and procedures, as well as the maintenance of equipment. The Medical Technologist is able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results. Consistently documents and calls all critical values to a Health Care provider. Follows all safety policies including using appropriate PPE.


Responsibilities

  • Performs laboratory testing with accuracy and precision specific to the assigned section for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases.
  • Enter test results in the laboratory information system accurately and promptly. Documents and calls all critical values to a Health Care provider.
  • Adheres to the clinical laboratory’s quality control policies in performing, resulting, troubleshooting, and documenting all quality control activities. Issues unable to be resolved are reported promptly to Supervisor, Manager or Director.
  • Performs and documents preventative maintenance and troubleshooting records in order to maintain high quality laboratory service.
  • Is capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify a supervisor or director.
  • Follows and reviews general laboratory, safety, and department policies and procedures.
  • Provide instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and laboratory procedures to students and employees.
  • Perform proficiency testing on external and internal specimens to adhere to regulatory requirements.
  • Monitors equipment and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for continuous operation and reports all deviations to department supervisor.

Qualifications

Education / Training

  • Associate's Degree Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Science

Preferences:
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

Licensing Requirements

  • Medical Technologist License in Florida

Additional Information:
Or eligible for Medical Technologist in Florida.

UF Health

University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida. UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
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