Medical Technologist

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our laboratory team. The role focuses on accurate, timely testing, documentation, and interpretation of patient results, with leadership coverage in the absence of the supervisor.

Qualified candidates will hold an associate or bachelor’s in Medical Technology, Florida licensure or licensure eligibility, and experience in one or more clinical areas such as blood bank, serology, hematology or microbiology.

Qualifications

• A 2 Year/Associate Degree is required.
• A 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of MT experience preferred.
• Florida Technologist License required or ability to obtain during interview.
• Licensure in one or more clinical specialties (Generalist highly preferred).
• Specialties: Blood bank, Serology, Hematology, Microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing per instructions.
• Assume department lead in the supervisor's absence.
• Complete required records/documentation for patient results.
• Perform stat procedures within turnaround time targets.
• Use good judgment in interpretation of results and delta checks.
• Review logs and resolve workload with staff relief.
• Conduct quality control procedures per protocol.

Skills

Independent thinking

Delta checks

Record keeping

Quality control

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Florida Technologist License

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Medical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida JFK North Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Medical Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

You Will:

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing by analyzing proficiency testing samples according to instructions and complete within the allow able 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)
• Blood bank
• Serology
• Hematology
• Microbiology

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services

is a full service provider for 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 within the state of 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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

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.