Medical Technologist

Company: HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Description Palms of Pasadena 1501 Pasadena Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33707 IntroductionWe have an exciting opportunity for you to join Palms of Pasadena Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. -Palms of Pasadena Hospital is a 307-bed hospital. The facility offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services along with specialty programs to the people in St. Petersburg and surrounding areas for over 40 years. Over 350 physicians, 700 employees and 200 volunteers share in the hospital's dedication to advanced care, improved technologies and medical expertise.BenefitsWe are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Palms of Pasadena Hospital, we offer an array of benefits for PRN colleagues. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:

• Medical Benefits -designed to meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act
• Wellbeing Resources
• 401K -(100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• HCA Healthcare Hope Fund
• Disaster Relief SupportOur teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Medical Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and Qualifications Seeking a hospital based Medical Technologist I to provide expertise and champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do.You Will:
  • Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing by analyzing proficiency testing samples according to instructions and complete within the allowable time frame
  • Assume responsibility of the department as appropriate in the absence of the supervisor
  • Complete all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results
  • Perform stat procedures within established turnaround time targets
  • Demonstrate the ability to use good judgment and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results. (Including performing delta checks, etc.)
  • Review pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolve any outstanding workload or communicate to staff relief
  • Perform quality control procedures per protocol and handle all problem and/or critical laboratory specimens/test resultsYou Should Have:
    • A 2 Year/Associate Degree is required
    • 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
    • Less than 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist
    • Technologist License in one or more clinical specialty areas:
    • Blood bank
    • Serology
    • Chemistry
    • Hematology
    • Microbiology -Integrated Regional Laboratories (IRL) is a full service provider for clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. IRL -is a laboratory service component of HCA Healthcare supporting hospital and commercial lab services for over 80 HCA facilities in the state of Florida. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institutefor over a decade. -In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Technologist opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. -Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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