Medical Technologist – Generalist (Lab)

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work programs

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital in Lake City, FL is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and to support patient care with reliable results.

The role requires a Florida technologist license or ability to obtain one, 1 year of MT experience preferred, and a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology is desirable. The department values precision, documentation, and teamwork.

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.
• Technologist License in one or more clinical specialty areas: Blood Bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology.

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.
• 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.

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital in Lake City, FL is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and to support patient care with reliable results.

The role requires a Florida technologist license or ability to obtain one, 1 year of MT experience preferred, and a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology is desirable. The department values precision, documentation, and teamwork.