Medical Technologist - Lead Lab Duties & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Retirement / 401(k) matching

Job summary

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our laboratory team. You will perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and assume department responsibilities in the supervisor's absence.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate degree in Medical Technology (Bachelor's preferred), have at least 1 year of MT experience, and possess or be eligible for a Florida Technologist license, with capabilities across blood bank, serology, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

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.
• Licenses in Blood bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology are desirable.

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 delta checks).
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (preferred)

Job description

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our laboratory team. You will perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and assume department responsibilities in the supervisor's absence.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate degree in Medical Technology (Bachelor's preferred), have at least 1 year of MT experience, and possess or be eligible for a Florida Technologist license, with capabilities across blood bank, serology, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.