Medical Lab Technologist- Oncology Orange Park- FullTine at UF Health

Jacksonville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory techniques, Specimen collection, Hematology, Chemistry, Equipment maintenance, Problem solving, Communication, Decision making, Attention to detail, Workflow prioritization, Stress management, Data analysis

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview 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 Required Education:: High School Diploma or GED 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. Necessary Skills: 1. 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 2. 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. 3. Knowledge of laboratory techniques, tests and procedures. 4. Ability to perform procedures requiring judgment with minimal supervision. 5. Ability to recognize abnormal results or testing problems and discuss with Technologist, Supervisor, Manager, Physician or Medical Director. 6. Ability to solve problems. Good written and verbal communication skills. 7. Ability to recognize and effectuate repairs of malfunctioning equipment. 8. Ability to provide instruction and communicate to medical, para-medical or lay individuals. 9. Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow. 10. Good decision-making skills. Detailed-oriented. 11. Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner. Required Licensure/Certifications: State of Florida technician license - MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT) or MLT (AAB) in Hematology and Chemistry required. Other subspecialties in addition to Hematology and Chemistry preferred. Preferred Licensure/Certifications: ASCP, AMT or AAB National certification. Required Experience: 3-5 Years of Clinical/medical laboratory

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Technologist collects and analyzes patient samples including blood, tissue, and bodily fluids using manual and automated equipment. They are responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, documenting results, and identifying abnormal findings under the supervision of a pathologist or medical director.