Medical Technologist: Precision Lab Diagnostics & Impact

HCA Healthcare; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Northside Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and to complete all required records for patient results. The role includes assuming department responsibilities in the supervisor's absence and meeting turnaround targets for stat procedures.

The candidate should have an associate degree in medical technology (bachelor's preferred), and Florida licensure or ability to obtain during the interview.

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

Associate Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology (preferred)

Job description

HCA Florida Northside Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and to complete all required records for patient results. The role includes assuming department responsibilities in the supervisor's absence and meeting turnaround targets for stat procedures.

The candidate should have an associate degree in medical technology (bachelor's preferred), and Florida licensure or ability to obtain during the interview.