What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist | Microbiology/Virology | Variable | Full-Time position at University of Florida Health?
Overview
FTE: 1.0
Shift Hours: VARIABLE
Days of Week: VARIABLE
Performs simple and complex analysis on tissue, blood and body fluids using laboratory instrumentation, manual methods and procedures. Approves the performance of tests by technicians. Assumes accountability for patient tests by providing a high standard of quality using independent judgment in the performance of standard operating procedures and complex instrumentation in varying sample environments.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent that meets qualifications for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist from the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel.
- Must meet state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist.
- One (1) year experience in NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory.
New hires effective October 1, 2024 must have a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field. Academic equivalent OR academic and work experience combination equivalency acceptable. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2024 who holds a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent which meets state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statute 64B3-5.003 Technologist will be grandfathered in.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must possess either a temporary or current license as a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the specialty(s) required for the job.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
