Medical Technologist - Microbiology - Cape Coral Hospital

Lee Health; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentives

Cutting-edge facility

Supportive environment

Career growth

Beautiful location

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a skilled Medical Technologist for the Cape Coral Hospital lab - Microbiology. The role is full-time, first shift, on-site, with a competitive hourly pay scale and hiring incentives for eligible candidates.

You will perform routine to high-complexity tests, participate in quality control, and support ongoing process improvements in a collaborative health-system environment in sunny Cape Coral, FL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in laboratory technology, chemical, or biological sciences.
• Successful completion of an accredited clinical laboratory technologist training program.
• Medical Technologist License in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Performing clinical laboratory testing accurately and efficiently for all patient types.
• Conducting a variety of tests, from waived to high complexity, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Participating in quality control and equipment maintenance activities to uphold our standards.
• Prioritizing workload effectively to meet the needs of patients and colleagues.
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrating exceptional customer service skills with patients, staff, and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in laboratory technology, chemical, or biological sciences

Job description

Location: Cape Coral Hospital - 636 Del Prado Blvd Cape Coral FL 33990

Department: Lab - Microbiology

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/6:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $31.76 - $39.70 / hour

Are you a skilled Medical Technologist looking for new opportunities to grow and thrive in your career? Lee Health is currently seeking passionate professionals to join our dynamic team. If you're ready to make a difference in patient care and work in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Now offering up to $30,800 in HIRING INCENTIVES for eligible candidates!

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

1. Cutting-Edge Facility: Join us in our state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with the latest technology.
2. Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in patient care.
3. Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.
4. Beautiful Location: Enjoy the sunshine and warmth of Florida's Gulf Coast in picturesque Lee County.

Your Role:

As a Medical Technologist with Lee Health, you'll play a vital role in our healthcare system. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing clinical laboratory testing accurately and efficiently for all patient types.
• Conducting a variety of tests, from waived to high complexity, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Participating in quality control and equipment maintenance activities to uphold our standards.
• Prioritizing workload effectively to meet the needs of patients and colleagues.
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrating exceptional customer service skills with patients, staff, and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in laboratory technology, chemical, or biological sciences.
• Experience: Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory technologist training program.
• Licensure: Medical Technologist License in the State of Florida.

Summary

Responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing for all patient types in a timely, efficient and accurate manner. Performs waived, moderate and high complexity tests in accordance with state, federal and other regulatory requirements. Completes equipment maintenance, quality control and quality management activities in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and departmental policies and procedures. Is able to prioritize workload and demonstrate flexibility to meet customer and departmental needs. Actively participates in process improvement to enhance turnaround times and quality of test results utilizing decision making and troubleshooting skills. Effectively communicates and demonstrates good customer service throughout the health system to include nursing staff, physicians, patients, co-workers and other LMHS customers and employees.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Degree/Diploma Obtained
• Program of Study
• Required/Preferred
• and/or

• Bachelor's
• AssociatesRequired
• Requiredor

Additional Requirements

Bachelors or Associates degree with concentration in laboratory technology, chemical, or biological sciences.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Years Required
• Area of Experience
• Required/Preferred
• and/or

• No Experience Required

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited clinical laboratory technologist training program in accordance with the State of Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel Florida Administrative Code.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

• Licenses
• Required/Preferred
• and/or

• Medical Technologist LicenseRequired

Certifications/Registration Requirements

• Certificates/Registrations
• Required/Preferred
• and/or

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