Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our laboratory team. You will perform accurate and timely testing across core modalities and ensure proper documentation of patient results.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred), a Florida Technologist License or ability to obtain one, and have at least 1 year of MT experience in generalist areas such as blood bank, serology, chemistry, hematology or microbiology.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Florida Technologist License required or ability to obtain during interview.
• Minimum 1 year MT experience preferred.
• Licenses in clinical specialties: generalist, blood bank, serology, chemistry, hematology, microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing per instructions.
• Assume department responsibilities in supervisor's absence.
• Completes records and documentation for patient results.
• Perform stat procedures within turnaround targets.
• Use good judgment for interpretation of results and delta checks.
• Review logs and communicate workload to staff.

Skills

Lab testing

Delta checks

Quality control

Independent thinking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree 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

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.

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