Medical Laboratory Technologist
About The Position
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform accurate, timely laboratory testing and support patient care. The role includes analyzing proficiency testing samples, completing required documentation, performing stat procedures within turnaround-time targets, and using sound judgment and independent thinking when correlating and interpreting patient results. The technologist also reviews pending and result logs, resolves or communicates outstanding workload, performs quality control procedures, and handles problematic or critical specimens and results. The position may assume departmental responsibility in the supervisor’s absence.
Requirements
- A 2-year/associate degree is required.
- A State of Florida Technologist License is required, or the ability to obtain a license during the interview process.
- Technologist licensure in one or more clinical specialty areas, such as Blood Bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, or Microbiology.
Nice To Haves
- A 4-year/bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist is preferred.
- Generalist licensure is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing, including analyzing proficiency testing samples according to instructions and within the allowable timeframe.
- Assume responsibility for the department as appropriate in the supervisor’s absence.
- Complete required records and documentation pertaining to patient results.
- Perform stat procedures within established turnaround-time targets.
- Use good judgment and independent thinking to correlate and interpret patient results, including performing delta checks.
- Review pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolve outstanding workload or communicate it to staff relief.
- Perform quality control procedures according to protocol.
- Handle problem and/or critical laboratory specimens and test results.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
- Free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off and paid family leave.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
