Medical Technologist

HCA Florida Blake Hospital; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off

401(k) match

Education support

Job summary

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our laboratory team in Bradenton, FL. You will perform accurate and timely laboratory testing, with responsibilities in the absence of supervision, and ensure proper records for patient results.

The role requires a Florida MT license or the ability to obtain one, with a Generalist concentration preferred. Opportunities span blood bank, serology, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology, within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Bachelor’s in Medical Technology preferred.
• 1 year of MT experience preferred.
• Florida MT license required or license during interview.
• Generalist license preferred; blood bank, serology, chemistry, hematology, microbiology experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing per instructions.
• Assume department responsibilities in supervisor’s absence.
• Complete records/documentation for patient results.
• Perform stat procedures within turnaround time targets.
• Use good judgment and independent thinking in result interpretation.
• Review pending logs and result logs; communicate workload to staff.
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and handle critical specimens.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Leadership

Record keeping

Turnaround time

Analytical thinking

Log review

Quality control

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Medical Technologist today with HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

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.

Qualifications

You Should Have:

• A 2 Year/ Associate Degree is required.
• A 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.
• Technologist License in one or more clinical specialty areas: (Generalist highly preferred)
• Blood bank.
• Serology.
• Chemistry.
• Hematology.
• Microbiology.

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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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 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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.