Medical Laboratory Technologist: Impactful Diagnostics

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to deliver accurate laboratory testing and professional judgment in a fast-paced environment in Lake City, FL. The role requires handling patient results with attention to turnaround times and strict documentation.

Responsibilities include assuming department leadership when needed, maintaining quality controls, and ensuring proper escalation of workload.

Qualifications

• 2 Year/Associate Degree is required.
• 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 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 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/critical laboratory specimens/test results.

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Florida Technologist License

Generalist licensure across Blood Bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology

1 year of Medical Technologist experience

Job description

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to deliver accurate laboratory testing and professional judgment in a fast-paced environment in Lake City, FL. The role requires handling patient results with attention to turnaround times and strict documentation.

Responsibilities include assuming department leadership when needed, maintaining quality controls, and ensuring proper escalation of workload.