Microbiology Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision plans

Retirement 401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is seeking a Microbiology Technologist to join an experienced team. You will perform stat and routine microbiology and serology testing, applying laboratory theory with independent judgement to deliver timely results.

The role supports patient care with a focus on accuracy and compliance. The position requires an Associate’s degree in science (Bachelor’s preferred) and Florida licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• 2 Year/Associate’s Degree in a science (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology preferred
• Florida Technologist License required or able to obtain during interview
• Experience in clinical lab settings helpful

Responsibilities

• Perform stat and routine microbiology and serology testing
• Apply lab concepts with independent judgement for timely, accurate results
• Handle specimen receipt, processing, storage, and referral testing as needed
• Support department goals for service quality compliance and patient satisfaction

Skills

Microbiology

Serology/Immunology

Laboratory testing

Independent judgement

Education

Associate's Degree in Science

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Microbiology Technologist today with HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services.

Shift time - 3PM -1:30AM (10 HR SHIFT) ALTERNATING WEEKENDS

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

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

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

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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.