Medical Technologist: Precision Lab Care & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Discounts & insurance

Job summary

HCA Florida West Marion Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to provide laboratory expertise and champion patient results at our Ocala, FL facility. The role emphasizes accurate testing, adherence to turnaround times, and effective documentation across the department.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree (required) with a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology preferred, and an active Florida technologist license or the ability to obtain one during the interview process.

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: 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 correlation and interpretation of patient results
• Review pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolve outstanding workload or communicate to staff relief
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and handle all problem/critical laboratory specimens/test results

Skills

Laboratory testing

Record keeping

Quality control

Independent thinking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

Job description

HCA Florida West Marion Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to provide laboratory expertise and champion patient results at our Ocala, FL facility. The role emphasizes accurate testing, adherence to turnaround times, and effective documentation across the department.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree (required) with a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology preferred, and an active Florida technologist license or the ability to obtain one during the interview process.