Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education assistance

Fertility support

Job summary

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to join its clinical laboratory. The role involves performing accurate and timely laboratory testing, and ensuring proper documentation of patient results in a fast-paced setting.

Qualified candidates typically hold an Associate degree with preference for a 4-year degree in Medical Technology, Florida licensure, and at least one year of MT experience. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology preferred.
• Minimum one year of MT experience preferred.
• Florida Technologist License or ability to obtain license during interview.
• Specialist licenses in one or more clinical areas (Generalist highly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and analyze proficiency testing samples.
• Assume department responsibilities in the supervisor's absence.
• Complete all required records and documentation for patient results.
• Perform stat procedures within established turnaround times.
• Use judgment in interpretation of patient results and delta checks.
• Review OSR logs and result logs; communicate workload to staff.

Education

Associate degree (2-year)

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Florida Technologist License

Specialty license in clinical areas

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Technologist? At HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

• 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 int he 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.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.