Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Englewood (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9%

Tuition assistance

Time Away From Work

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Job summary

HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our hospital laboratory team. The role involves performing accurate lab tests, ensuring timely reporting of patient results, and maintaining compliance with quality control procedures.

We value candidates with at least 1 year of MT experience and a Florida technologist license or the ability to obtain one during the interview process. A 2-year/Associate degree is required, with a Bachelor's in Medical Technology preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-year/Associate degree.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of MT experience preferred.
• State of Florida Technologist License required or ability to obtain during interview.
• License in one or more clinical specialty areas; Generalist highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing according to instructions.
• Assume department responsibility in the supervisor's absence.
• Complete all records and documentation for patient results.
• Perform stat procedures within turnaround time targets.
• Demonstrate good judgment and independent thinking in result interpretation.
• Review pending logs and resolve outstanding workload with staff relief.
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and handle problem/critical specimens.

Skills

Independent thinking

Good judgment

Organization

Education

2-year/Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Technologist? At HCA Florida Englewood 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 Englewood 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 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)

Clinical Specialty Areas

• Blood bank
• Serology
• Chemistry
• Hematology
• Microbiology

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

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 costs 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 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.