Microbiology Technician

HCA Healthcare•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is seeking a Microbiology Technician to perform laboratory testing and support patient care through timely, accurate diagnostic results. The role performs routine and stat procedures, timed studies, quality control, and required documentation while working with medical technologists, supervisors, department leadership, and the medical director to review and interpret clinical laboratory data. The technician also helps maintain regulatory compliance and address workload and testing issues.

Requirements

Associate degree in Science (2-year degree).
Florida State Technician License, or ability to obtain a license during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

ASCP or similar certification.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing.
Seek guidance from medical technologists, supervisors, the department head, and the medical director when reviewing and interpreting clinical laboratory data.
Complete records and documentation related to patient results.
Perform stat procedures, timed studies, and routine tests within established turnaround-time targets.
Review pending logs (OSR) and result logs, resolve outstanding workload, or communicate it to relief staff.
Perform quality control procedures according to protocol and complete the required documentation.
Take appropriate corrective action when patient, control, standard, calibration, or proficiency results fall outside guidelines.
Assist the supervisor in meeting regulatory agency requirements, including CAP requirements.

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.
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.