Medical Technologist: Precision Lab Work & Growth

HCA Healthcare; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

PTO & leave

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Fertility benefits

Life insurance

Legal counseling

Discount programs

Job summary

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and ensure proper documentation of patient results. The role emphasizes independent thinking and adherence to turnaround times in a dynamic clinical lab environment.

Applicants should have an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), and a Florida Technologist License or eligibility.

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.
• Licensure in one or more clinical specialties (Generalist highly preferred): 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 the ability to use good judgment and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results.
• Review pending logs and result logs; resolve 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

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Documentation

Independent thinking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

State of Florida Technologist License

Job description

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and ensure proper documentation of patient results. The role emphasizes independent thinking and adherence to turnaround times in a dynamic clinical lab environment.

Applicants should have an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), and a Florida Technologist License or eligibility.