ifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for qualified applicants for the Medical Technologist Training Program asMedical Technologist StudentsinGainesville, FL. Training program starts periodically throughout the year determined by national exam availability.

The selected candidates will participate in a rigorous four-month training program and will be full time paid employees of LifeSouth for the duration of the program. After completion, graduates should be eligible to take a certification exam that will allow them to apply for Florida licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Medical Technologist) in the specialties of Immunohematology and Blood Banking. Students will be required to sign a service commitment of two years to LifeSouth after obtaining their FL license.*

*Duration of program may vary due to exam date availability and exam eligibility

LifeSouth is not required to extend an offer of employment after completion of the program, and an offer of employment may be applicable to LifeSouth Laboratories in Atlanta, GA or Jacksonville, FL after completion of the program in Gainesville FL.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

• Completion of required coursework including: 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 additional semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination

• Must currently be legally authorized to work in the United States

• Must not possess a history of licensure actions or criminal acts that would prevent the applicant from applying for or obtaining a Florida Medical License or Trainee license

• Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth's driver eligibility requirements.

The employee must have a valid driver's license to drive their vehicle or a company vehicle to various worksite locations as required by the employer.

• Ability to solve complex problems and accurately evaluate results

• Strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to prepare neat and legible reports

• Ability to work with little or no supervision after adequate instructions

• Must maintain a clean and organized work area

• Ability to prioritize tasks to complete work efficiently

Attn: MT Training Program/Laboratory

4039 Newberry Road

Gainesville, FL 32607

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $12.00 - $13.20 an hour plus benefits for the duration of the training program. Once student is certified and licensed as a Medical Technologist salary will increase to $27.00 and hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disab lity, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

provides

equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements,LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

employs only U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date).

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