Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Retirement / 401(k) matching

Job summary

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our laboratory team. You will perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and assume department responsibilities in the supervisor's absence.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate degree in Medical Technology (Bachelor's preferred), have at least 1 year of MT experience, and possess or be eligible for a Florida Technologist license, with capabilities across blood bank, serology, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Licenses in Blood bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology are desirable.

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 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/test results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (preferred)

Job description

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

Job Summary and Qualifications

You Will:

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

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

Chemistry

Hematology

Microbiology

Benefits

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services (https://www.hcahealthcare.com/physicians/hospital-based-medicine-services/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.

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