Medical Technologist – Lead & Perform Timely Lab Testing

HCA Healthcare; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing, with responsibility in the absence of the supervisor. The role requires a 2-year or 4-year degree in Medical Technology and Florida licensure or the ability to obtain it during the interview process.

The position favors at least 1 year of MT experience and encourages expertise across generalist areas such as 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.

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

2 Year/Associate Degree

4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing, with responsibility in the absence of the supervisor. The role requires a 2-year or 4-year degree in Medical Technology and Florida licensure or the ability to obtain it during the interview process.

The position favors at least 1 year of MT experience and encourages expertise across generalist areas such as blood bank, serology, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.