Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare•Bradenton, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is hiring a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and support patient care through reliable results and quality laboratory processes. The position includes analyzing proficiency testing samples within required time frames, performing stat procedures within turnaround time targets, and using sound judgment and independent thinking to correlate and interpret patient results, including delta checks. The Medical Technologist maintains patient-result documentation and laboratory logs, resolves or communicates outstanding workload, performs quality-control procedures, and handles problem or critical laboratory specimens and test results. The technologist may assume responsibility for the department, as appropriate, when the supervisor is absent. HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 380+ bed hospital in Bradenton, Florida, with a 13-acre campus. It is the only state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto Counties and provides services including emergency care, open-heart surgery, burn care, cancer care, joint replacement, and inpatient rehabilitation. The hospital describes opportunities for cross-training, ongoing skills development, continuing education, and career advancement.

Requirements

An associate degree is required.
A State of Florida Technologist License, or the ability to obtain one during the interview process.
A technologist license in one or more clinical specialty areas: blood bank, serology, chemistry, hematology, or microbiology.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
At least one year of experience as a Medical Technologist is preferred.
Generalist licensure is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing, including analysis of proficiency testing samples according to instructions and within allowable time frames.
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 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, 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.
Onsite day care program and 24-hour employee fitness center.
Continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement.