Job no: 516698
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Health Profession, Research/Scientific/Grants
Department:29081100 - MD-PATH - UF PATH LABS

Classification Title:

OPS Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Description:

The OPS Medical Laboratory Technician will be responsible for performing specialized testing in the areas of chemistry, immunology, hematology, and coagulation in a CAP accredited laboratory.

Duties include:

• Perform laboratory testing of human biological samples for diagnostic purposes using various methodologies. Testing includes, but is not limited to, operation of state-of-the-art automated chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, and coagulation systems and performing various clinical laboratory assays using automated and/or manual methods.
• Actively participate in the interfacing of automated instrumentation with the Laboratory Information System (LIS); involved in LIS-associated tasks such as test builds and dictionary maintenance.
• Participate in the overall maintenance of the laboratory. Purchase supplies, maintain instruments and equipment, and comply with all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Responsible for all routine documentation associated with the performance of laboratory testing; includes reporting results and all quality control documentation.
• Participate, with other technologists, in development of tests as defined by the laboratory director. Recommend updates and changes to laboratory procedure manuals.

Expected Salary:

$21.00 - $23.00; commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:Licensed as a Medical Laboratory Technician in one of the specialty areas to which the position is allocated.Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 3 years pertinent clinical laboratory experience or Associate’s degree with 1 year pertinent clinical laboratory experience AND one (1) year training in a Medical Technology CAHEA approved program
• ASCP, AMT or AAB National Certification

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

This is a time limited position.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 19 Jan 2022 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 15 May 2022 Eastern Daylight Time