Medical Technologist

HiredFirst; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst seeks a Medical Technician at a 383-bed acute care facility in Bradenton, FL, performing stat and routine laboratory testing across Blood Bank, Chemistry, and Hematology.

Under supervision, you will handle specimen collection, processing, and referral testing, and you must be comfortable working independently to cover all areas of the lab. This role is based in a hospital setting with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology with formal training required.
• Florida State License as a Medical Technologist required; licensure in all areas preferred, minimum of 3 areas required
• Nationally recognized Medical Technologist certification (ASCP preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Medical Technician in a hospital laboratory preferred
• Blood Bank experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs stat and routine clinical laboratory testing across Blood Bank, Chemistry, and Hematology.
• Handles specimen collection, processing, and referral testing.
• Comfortable working independently and covering all areas of the lab.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Specimen collection

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ASCP certification

State licensure in all lab areas

Job description

This Medical Technician role is based at a 383-bed acute care facility in Bradenton, FL — a nine-time "100 Top Hospital" and "100 Top Cardiovascular Hospital" honoree located near the Gulf Coast.

The role. Working under the direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager, or director, the Medical Technician performs both stat and routine clinical laboratory testing across Blood Bank, Chemistry, and Hematology. The position requires applying theoretical concepts of laboratory medicine with independent judgment to ensure timely, accurate results. The technician also handles non-technical responsibilities such as specimen collection, processing, and referral testing, and must be comfortable working independently and covering all areas of the lab.

What we're looking for.

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology with formal medical technology training required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Florida State License as a Medical Technologist required; licensure in all areas of the lab preferred, minimum of 3 areas required
• Nationally recognized Medical Technologist certification (ASCP preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Medical Technician in a hospital laboratory preferred
• Blood Bank experience preferred