Lead Medical Technologist

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Largo
Posted on: February 14, 2021

Job Description:

Description SHIFT: Evenings (rotating weekends)
SCHEDULE: Full-time

We are seeking a dynamic motivated hospital based Lead Medical Technologist like you to join our organization. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, a generous benefit package and growth opportunities. Your benefits include 401(K), PTO, medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, employee discount program and employee stock purchase program. Largo Medical Center is a 425 bed, teaching hospital with 3 different campuses near our beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. Largo serves as the only transplant facility in Pinellas County. Largo Medical Center's Graduate Medical Education program is the West Coast Academic Center for NOVA Southeastern University and is affiliated with the USF Morsani College of Medicine. As a Lead Medical Technologist you will assist the Supervisor in the daily efficient operation in any one are of the Clinical Laboratory as assigned (Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, point of care) or in the daily operations of the shift as assigned, performs clinical testing as a Medical Technologist in assigned areas. You Will:

• Become proficient with information system computer functions relative to job duties.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability in the performance of accurate and timely laboratory testing.
• Work in an organized manner and perform according to section procedure manual so that other personnel can follow workflow.
• Analyze 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.
• Consistently 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 completes necessary documentation.
• Assure that quality control results are within acceptable guidelines and parameters.
• Take pertinent corrective action when the patient, control, standard, calibration and/or proficiency results are not within appropriate guidelines.
• Assist supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, etc.)
• Operate all equipment correctly and perform periodic maintenance according to schedule.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform equipment troubleshooting to resolve basic equipment malfunctions.
• Assist in monitoring reagents and supply inventories and utilize them appropriately.
• Maintain education and development appropriate for position.
• Handle all problem and/or critical laboratory specimens/test results according to established procedures and in a timely manner. Qualifications You Should Have:
  • A 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology
  • A State of Florida Technologist License is required OR the ability to obtain a license prior to starting a new position
  • A minimum of 1-3 years as a Medical Technologist Additional Information:
    • You should have availability to work during disasters
    • The ability to frequently stand, bend, reach, squat, kneel, move, and lift patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds IRL is a member of the nation s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare ranks on Fortune s list of Most Admired Companies for three consecutive years. In addition, HCA Healthcare has also been named one of Ethisphere s World s Most Ethical Companies and ranks 63rd on the Fortune 500 List. Join our tradition of excellence! We want you to join our tradition of excellence. Are you intrigued? If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. We are actively interviewing so apply today. We are very excited to hear from you. We are an equal opportunity employer and we 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. Notice Our Company s recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here .For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-###-#### option 1. Associated topics: ascp, laboratory, medical, mls, scientist, services, technician i, technician ii, testing, toxicology

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