Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare • Miami, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform laboratory testing and support timely, accurate diagnostic results for patient care. The role includes analyzing proficiency testing samples, documenting patient results, performing stat procedures within turnaround targets, interpreting results using independent judgment, and addressing pending workload and critical specimens. The technologist may assume departmental responsibility when the supervisor is absent.

The position is on a 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. shift. A Florida Technologist License is required, or the candidate must be able to obtain one during the interview process. A two-year associate degree is required; a four-year bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology and at least one year of Medical Technologist experience are preferred. A technologist license in one or more clinical specialty areas is required, with a Generalist license highly preferred.

Requirements

• A two-year associate degree is required.
• A State of Florida Technologist License is required, or the ability to obtain a license during the interview process.
• A technologist license in one or more clinical specialty areas is required; listed areas include Blood Bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
• At least one year of experience as a Medical Technologist is preferred.
• A Generalist technologist license is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing, including analyzing proficiency testing samples according to instructions and within the allowable time frame.
• Assume responsibility for the department as appropriate when the supervisor is absent.
• Complete records and documentation pertaining to patient results.
• Perform stat procedures within established turnaround time targets.
• Use sound 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 and handle problem or critical laboratory specimens and test results.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• A 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree