Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist - Relocation to Gainesville, FL

Achieve professional growth and fulfillment as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist at UF Health Shands Hospital in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare.

We value the impact our clinical laboratory staff make in patient outcomes every day. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.

UF Health Experience & Rewards:Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospitalFACT accredited NCI-designated cancer instituteBone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant CenterAccrued PTO including holidaysAnnual salary reviewsStudent loan repaymentPSLF-eligible employerTuition reimbursementCompetitive healthcare/retirement plansRelocation AssistanceWellness programs ResponsibilitiesIn this role the Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist will perform the following job duties:Perform simple and complex analysis on tissue, blood and body fluids using laboratory instrumentation, manual methods and proceduresApprove the performance of tests by techniciansAssume 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 environmentsScheduleFTE: 1.0Shift Hours: VariableDays of Week: Variable QualificationsMinimum Education and ExperienceBachelor Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent that meets qualifications for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist from the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory PersonnelMust meet state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 TechnologistOne (1) year experience in NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratoryNew 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/RegistrationMust possess either a temporary or current license as a state of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the specialty(s) required for the job.