Medical Technologist – Generalist Lab Expert

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital is hiring a Medical Technologist to provide expertise and champion results in the clinical laboratory. The role supports accurate lab testing, documentation, and timely turnaround within a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree (or higher preferred), MT experience, and Florida licensure or eligibility. Strong generalist skills across Blood Bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology and Microbiology are valued.

Qualifications

• 2 year/Associate degree required.
• 4 year/Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of MT experience preferred.
• Florida Technologist License required or ability to obtain during interview.
• Generalist license highly preferred in 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 good judgment and independent thinking in interpretation of patient results (including delta checks).
• Review pending logs and result logs; resolve outstanding workload or communicate to staff relief.
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and handle all problem/critical specimens.

Skills

MT experience

State license

Generalist MT

Education

Associate degree

Bachelors in Medical Technology

Job description

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital is hiring a Medical Technologist to provide expertise and champion results in the clinical laboratory. The role supports accurate lab testing, documentation, and timely turnaround within a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree (or higher preferred), MT experience, and Florida licensure or eligibility. Strong generalist skills across Blood Bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology and Microbiology are valued.