Microbiology Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition and education support

Wellbeing support, including counseling

Time off programs

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Largo, Florida is looking for a Microbiology Technologist to join their innovative team. You will be responsible for performing microbiology and serology testing and applying independent judgement for accurate results. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and may need to obtain a Technologist License. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment, ensuring growth and development for all employees.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform stat and routine microbiology and/or serology testing.
• Ensure timely and accurate results using independent judgement.
• Support department goals for service and quality.

Skills

Microbiology expertise

Independent judgement

Serology/Immunology knowledge

Clinical laboratory experience

Education

2 Year/Associate’s Degree in a science

4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Microbiology Technologist? At HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

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:

• 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full service provider for 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 within the state of 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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Microbiology Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.