Lead Medical Technologist: Elevate Lab Performance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Education & certification support

Retirement plan

Job summary

HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to join our laboratory team. You will perform accurate and timely tests, review results, and maintain documentation to support patient care.

The role requires an Associate degree (required) with a Bachelor's preferred, 1 year MT experience, and Florida licensure or eligibility. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within the HCA network.

Qualifications

• 2 Year/Associate Degree is required.
• 4 Year/Bachelors 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.
• Licenses 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 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.
• 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.

Job description

HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to join our laboratory team. You will perform accurate and timely tests, review results, and maintain documentation to support patient care.

The role requires an Associate degree (required) with a Bachelor's preferred, 1 year MT experience, and Florida licensure or eligibility. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within the HCA network.