Laboratory / Medical Technologist
Join Our Dynamic Lab Team as a Full Time Laboratory Technologist in Gainesville!
SIMEDHealth's busy Gainesville Laboratory is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Full Time Laboratory Technologist (on-site). You'll play a vital role in providing essential chemistry, hematology, immunology, virology, and toxicology testing services that support the care of our large network of over 100 SIMEDHealth providers.
As a key member of our laboratory team, you will utilize your expertise in technical principles and equipment operation to ensure the consistent delivery of accurate and reliable laboratory results.
*Please note: The schedule for this position is flexible with either Monday-Friday 9AM-5:30PM, or Monday-Thursday 7AM-5PM.*
What You'll Need:
- Current Florida State License as a Laboratory Technologist in Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology
- ASCP Medical Technologist certification is a plus!
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a healthcare laboratory setting
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a strong desire to collaborate within a dynamic team
Your Impact:
- Independently execute and validate a variety of laboratory procedures.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work environment.
- Effectively manage your workload to deliver accurate results within established timeframes.
- Champion safety by adhering to all policies, including infection control and universal precautions.
- Continuously learn and grow through mandatory in-services and other educational opportunities.
- Contribute to the improvement of our services by staying up to date with technological advancements.
- Ensure adequate supply levels within the department.
- Utilize personal protective equipment as required.
- Properly prepare and dispose of biohazardous waste.
- Troubleshoot laboratory instruments as needed.
- Communicate critical patient results promptly and accurately.
- Perform a range of standardized manual and automated tests, maintaining meticulous records.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of techniques within hematology and chemistry.
- Conduct quality control, perform preventative maintenance, and accurately interpret test results.
- Process and prepare specimens for both in-house and referral testing.
- Accurately prepare necessary reagents, controls, and samples.
- Actively contribute to and promote a culture of safety within the laboratory.
Why Choose SIMEDHealth?
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospitalization Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness discounts
Please note that J1/H1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
SIMEDHealth is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Discover more about career opportunities at SIMEDHealth.com/jobs.
SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about SIMEDHealth, please visit SIMEDHealth.com/jobs.