Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision services

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) Plan with match

Education support

Education support

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform vital laboratory testing and ensure accuracy in results. Responsibilities include managing records, performing quality control procedures, and assuming departmental responsibilities in the supervisor's absence. Candidates are preferred to hold an Associate's degree, have a Florida Technologist License, and possess experience in clinical specialties. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, education support, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist preferred.
• State of Florida Technologist License required or ability to obtain during interview.
• Technologist License in various clinical specialty areas preferred.
• Florida Technologist License required or ability to obtain during interview.
• Technologist license in Blood Bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology or Microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing.
• Complete all required records/documentation.
• Demonstrate good judgment and independent thinking.
• Perform stat procedures within turnaround targets.
• Use good judgment and independent thinking in interpreting results (including delta checks).
• Review logs (OSR) and result logs and address outstanding workload.
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and handle problem/critical specimens.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control Procedures

Independent Thinking

Independent thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Position

Medical Technologist / Med Tech at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.

Job Overview

Seeking a Medical Technologist / Med Tech to provide expertise and champion results.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree (2-year) 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 ability to obtain license during interview process.
• Technologist License in one or more clinical specialty areas (generalist highly preferred) – Blood Bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement resources.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.