Hospital Laboratory Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and disability

401(k) match

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Starke, FL is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and maintain records for patient results. The position requires a 2-year Associate Degree; a 4-year Bachelor's Degree is preferred, with a Florida Technologist License or the ability to obtain one during the interview.

At least 1 year of MT experience is preferred, with generalist licensure in areas such as Blood Bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, or

Qualifications

• A 2 Year/Associate Degree is required.
• A 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist preferred.
• A State of Florida Technologist License is required OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process.
• Technologist License in one or more clinical specialty areas: (Generalist highly preferred) - Blood Bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing by analyzing proficiency testing samples according to instructions.
• Assume responsibility of the department as appropriate in the absence of the supervisor.
• Complete all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results.
• Perform stat procedures within established turnaround time targets.
• Demonstrate good judgment and independent thinking in interpretation of patient results.
• Review pending logs and result logs; resolve outstanding workload or communicate to staff relief.
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and handle all problem/critical specimens/test results.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Documentation

Turnaround time

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

HCA Florida 922 E Call St, Starke, FL 32091

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

What you will do in this role

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing by analyzing proficiency testing samples according to instructions and complete within the allowable time frame
• Assume responsibility of the department as appropriate in the absence of the supervisor
• Complete all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results
• Perform stat procedures within established turnaround time targets
• Demonstrate the ability to use good judgment and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results. (Including performing delta checks, etc.)
• Review pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolve any outstanding workload or communicate to staff relief
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and handle all problem and/or critical laboratory specimens/test results

What Qualifications you will need

• A 2 Year/Associate Degree is required
• A 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist preferred
• A State of Florida Technologist License is required OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process

Technologist License in one or more clinical specialty areas: (Generalist highly preferred) -Blood Bank Bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology

Benefits

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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