Medical Laboratory Technician

HCA Florida West Hospital; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental

Vision

Behavioral health services

Telemedicine

Job summary

HCA Florida West Hospital in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our patient-centered lab team. You will perform accurate and timely testing and help ensure high-quality results for patient care.

This on-site role requires an Associate degree in science and Florida licensure, with ASCP certification helpful. You will collaborate with technologists and supervisors to meet regulatory standards and improve turnaround times.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science required.
• Florida technician license or ability to obtain during interview.
• ASCP certification helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing.
• Seek guidance from medical technologists and supervisors in review and interpretation of data.
• Complete all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results.
• Perform stat procedures, timed studies, and routine tests within established turnaround time targets.
• Review pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolve outstanding workload or communicate staff relief.
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and complete necessary documentation.
• Take corrective action when results are not within guidelines.
• Assist supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, etc.).

Education

Associate Degree in Science

Florida Technician License

ASCP certification (helpful)

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medical Laboratory Technician with HCA Florida West Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Lab Technician / MLT to provide expertise and champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do.

What you will do in this role

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing
• Seek guidance from medical technologists, supervisors, department head, and medical director in the review and interpretation of clinical laboratory data
• Complete all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results
• Perform stat procedures, timed studies, and routine tests within established turnaround time targets
• Review pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolve any outstanding workload or communicate staff relief
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and complete necessary documentation
• Take pertinent corrective action when the patient, control, standard, calibration and/or proficiency results are not within appropriate guidelines
• Assist supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, etc.)

What qualifications you will need

• A 2‑Year/Associate Degree in Science is required
• A State of Florida Technician License OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process
• ASCP or similar certification is very helpful

Benefits

• 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.