Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist | Freestanding Emergency Dept | Days/Evenings | Full-time
Company: UF Health
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: 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 hospital FACT
accredited NCI-designated cancer institute Bone Marrow and Solid
Organ Transplant Center Accrued PTO including holidays Annual
salary reviews Student loan repayment PSLF-eligible employer
Tuition reimbursement Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
Wellness programs Relocation assistance in-state/out-state
Responsibilities: In 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
procedures Approve the performance of tests by technicians Assume
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 Schedule FTE: .90 (36 hours/week) Shift Hours:
9:00am-9:00pm Days of Week: Variable Qualifications: Minimum
Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's 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 Serology/Immunology and Hematology.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position will
not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
Keywords: UF Health, Sanford , Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist | Freestanding Emergency Dept | Days/Evenings | Full-time, Science, Research & Development , Gainesville, Florida
