Medical Laboratory Scientist | Laboratory Administration | Variable Shift

At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for our patients and their families and visitors.

As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences, faster treatment and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together offering the convenience of world-class healthcare within a thriving community.

The Villages is not only a hub for active living but also home to one of Florida's top-rated public charter schools, making it an ideal place to work and live.

At Spanish Plaines Laboratories, we provide comprehensive, cutting-edge clinical laboratory services tailored to meet the needs of patients and physicians alike. Our expert team is renowned for its precision and reliability, ensuring your tests are processed with the utmost accuracy and efficiency. With fast turnaround times, your results are delivered seamlessly to your physician, no matter which of our state-of-the-art locations you choose.

Join a team where excellence in healthcare meets community vibrancy. Choose UF Health Laboratories—where your future and well-being come first.

A Laboratory Technician works closely and with the advice of a Laboratory Technologist in the performance of diagnostic procedures. Procedures are performed as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. Laboratory Technicians may exercise limited independent judgment and work under the supervision of a Laboratory Technologist, Supervisor or Director.

$2500.00 Sign on Bonus eligible: One-Year Commitment

The following sign on premium amounts will be paid in two installments (first half will be paid after the team member has been in the premium eligible position for (90 days) 3 months and second half will be paid after the team member has been in the premium eligible full-time position for (365 days) 1 year.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) 
• Associates degree in MLT or related field (Required) 
• Certificate training program at an approved school for Medical Technician level training leading to state licensure

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current Florida License TC - Laboratory Clinical Technician

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Previous laboratory experience preferred

• This position will be required to work every other Sunday and Saturday rotation.

Responsibilities:

• Meets attendance policy

• Leaves bench assigned stocked, communicates clearly with other shift using log/verbal, notes or other appropriate tools.

• Completes assigned work as scheduled in allotted time frame including Turnaround time, proficiency testing

• Performs routine patient testing including identification, preparation, specimen collection, handling, processing, testing and reporting including Critical results according to Lab standards.

• Reports and records timely and correctly including patient, QC, proficiency testing, preventative maintenance records

• Operation of assigned Lab instruments including reviewing of QC, maintenance and function checks

• Engages in departmental meetings, PI projects, educational offerings to peers, mentoring/precepting of new team members

• Attends Staff Meetings, completes all required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.

• Seeks training, educational, certification and enhancement in area focus/specialty.

• Demonstrates behavior standards that enhance positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients and family members.

• Completes other duties as requested/assigned