Lead Medical Technologist

HCA Florida Blake Hospital; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with 100% match

Education assistance

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Florida seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to perform laboratory testing and oversee department operations. This role requires a 2-Year/Associate Degree, with a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology preferred, and a Florida Technologist License. Responsibilities include accurate lab analysis, compliance with quality control, and resolving patient results. Join a team dedicated to care where benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist preferred.
• A State of Florida Technologist License required or ability to obtain during the interview.
• Technologist License in one or more clinical specialty areas highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate laboratory testing and analyze proficiency testing samples.
• Assume departmental responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor.
• Complete all required records pertaining to patient results.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Good judgment

Independent thinking

Quality control procedures

Education

2-Year/Associate Degree

4-Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lead Medical Technologist? At HCA Florida Blake Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Lead Medical Technologist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary And Qualifications

You Will:

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.

You Should Have:

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

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 380+ bed hospital located in Bradenton, FL. We have a thirteen acre campus by the Gulf Coast beaches. We are the only state‑designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. We have received verification by the American College of Surgeons. Our services include 24‑hour emergency care, open‑heart surgery, burn care, cancer care, joint replacement and inpatient rehabilitation. We are a recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Fit Friendly Designation. We have an onsite day care program, Happy Cubs, a 24‑hour employee fitness center and a healthy work environment. We develop our colleagues through cross‑training into new units and ongoing skills development. We offer continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement. We also offer great benefits. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

We are a family of 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lead Medical Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.