Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with match

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our laboratory team. The role focuses on accurate and timely testing, including proficiency testing, quality control, and documentation of patient results.

The MT will work under supervision when needed, perform delta checks, review logs, and ensure turnaround times are met for critical specimens. Florida licensure is required or obtainable during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Medical Technology (min 2 years) required.
• Florida Technologist License required, or ability to obtain during the interview process.
• Technologist License in one or more clinical specialty areas (Generalist highly preferred): blood bank, serology, chemistry, hematology, microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing by analyzing proficiency testing samples according to instructions and completing within the allowable time frame.
• Assume responsibility of the department as appropriate in the absence of the supervisor.
• Complete all required records and 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.
• 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 and test results.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Proficiency testing

Quality control

Documentation

Delta checks

Turnaround time

Independent judgment

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital, part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing by analyzing proficiency testing samples according to instructions and completing within the allowable time frame.
• Assume responsibility of the department as appropriate in the absence of the supervisor.
• Complete all required records and 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.
• 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 and test results.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Medical Technology (minimum 2 years) required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist preferred.
• State of Florida Technologist License 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

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

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.