Microbiology Technologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with company match

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Deerfield Beach, Florida is seeking a Microbiology Technologist to join their Laboratory Services team. This role encompasses performing microbiology testing and ensuring accurate results while supporting departmental goals in service quality and patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate should have 2 years’ experience in a clinical lab, with technical specialty in Microbiology and a Florida Technologist License either obtained or in process. The position offers extensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement resources.

Qualifications

• State of Florida Technologist License required or ability to obtain during interview process.
• Technical specialty in Microbiology preferred along with experience in Serology/Immunology.
• 2 years’ experience in a clinical laboratory setting is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiology and serology testing.
• Ensure timely and accurate results through independent judgement.
• Handle specimen receipt, processing, and submission for referral testing.
• Support department goals in service quality and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Microbiology expertise

Independent judgement

Clinical laboratory experience

Education

2 Year/Associate's Degree in a science

4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Microbiology Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services, which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Seeking a Microbiology Technologist / Microbiologist / Micro Technologist to provide expertise and champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do.

You Will:

• Perform stat and routine microbiology and/or serology testing
• Apply theoretical concepts of laboratory medicine using independent judgement to ensure timely and accurate results
• Perform non-technical duties including, but not limited to specimen receipt, processing, storage, retrieval and submission of samples for referral testing as required
• Support the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities

You Should Have:

• A 2 Year/Associate’s Degree in a science
• A 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology is preferred
• A State of Florida Technologist License is required OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process
• Technical specialty in Microbiology with additional experience in Serology/Immunology preferred
• 2 years’ experience in a clinical laboratory setting is helpful

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full‑service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital‑based rapid‑response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Microbiology Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.