Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gainesville, Florida, seeks a Medical Technologist to perform laboratory testing and ensure quality control. Candidates should possess a 2 Year degree and preferably a Bachelor's in Medical Technology, with necessary state licensure. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and a 401(k) Plan. The role involves independent judgment in laboratory practices and the ability to fulfill departmental responsibilities in the absence of supervisory staff. Join us to unlock your potential today!

Qualifications

• A 2 Year/Associate Degree is required.
• A 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
• Less than 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist.
• State of Florida Technologist License required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing.
• Complete documentation for patient results.
• Assume department responsibility in absence of supervisor.
• Perform quality control procedures.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Independent judgment

Documentation

Quality control procedures

Education

2 Year/Associate Degree

4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Clinical Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Overview

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, 6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605. Do you have the career opportunities as a Medical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity to join HCA Florida North Florida Hospital which is part of the nation7;s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. HCA Laboratory Services is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center serving North Central Florida for over 49 years. HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and has received the highest scores available recognizing their commitment to patient safety and quality of care.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Benefits

• 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.

What You Will Do

• 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
• Less than 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist
• 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

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 0s Most Ethical Companies 09 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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.