Medical Technologist - Generalist Lab Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Behavioral health and telemedicine

Retirement and 401(k) plan with match

Education and certification support

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing, manage departmental coverage in supervision absence, and ensure proper documentation of patient results.

Candidates should have an associate degree (required) and a bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Medical Technology, plus Florida licensure or ability to obtain it during interview. A generalist license with specialties is highly valued.

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: (Generalist highly preferred)

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 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

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing, manage departmental coverage in supervision absence, and ensure proper documentation of patient results.

Candidates should have an associate degree (required) and a bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Medical Technology, plus Florida licensure or ability to obtain it during interview. A generalist license with specialties is highly valued.