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Description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for qualified applicants for the Medical Technologist Training Program as Medical Technologist Students in Gainesville, FL. Training program starts periodically throughout the year determined by national exam availability.

The selected candidates will participate in a rigorous four-month* training program and will be full time paid employees of LifeSouth for the duration of the program. After completion, graduates should be eligible to take a certification exam that will allow them to apply for Florida licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Medical Technologist) in the specialties of Immunohematology and Blood Banking. Students will be required to sign a service commitment of two years to LifeSouth after obtaining their FL license.

* Duration of program may vary due to exam date availability and exam eligibility

The next training program will begin August 5, 2024. Applications for this cohort are due July 15, 2024. Please upload an unofficial transcript at the time of application.

LifeSouth is not required to extend an offer of employment after completion of the program, and an offer of employment may be applicable to LifeSouth Laboratories in Atlanta, GA or Jacksonville, FL after completion of the program in Gainesville FL.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

* Completion of required coursework including: 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 additional semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination

* Must currently be legally authorized to work in the United States

* Must not possess a history of licensure actions or criminal acts that would prevent the applicant from applying for or obtaining a Florida Medical License or Trainee license

* Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth's driver eligibility requirements

* Ability to solve complex problems and accurately evaluate results

* Strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to prepare neat and legible reports

* Ability to work with little or no supervision after adequate instructions

* Must maintain a clean and organized work area

* Ability to prioritize tasks to complete work efficiently

Please direct general questions about the training program, including questions about the application and program requirements, by e-mail to Kelly Anderson at klanderson@lifesouth.org. Please provide your full name and telephone number in your request.

All applicants MUST submit official transcripts before beginning the program. Please mail or hand deliver transcripts to:

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

Attn: MT Training Program/Laboratory

4039 Newberry Road

Gainesville, FL 32607

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $12.00 - $13.20 an hour. Once the student is certified and licensed (as required by state), the salary will increase to $29/hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.