Medical Technologist (MT) – Night Shift | Southwest Florida

Permanent & Full-Time Direct Hire
Third Shift | Rotating Weekends

A hospital located in Southwest Florida, approximately one hour south of Sarasota, is seeking an experienced Medical Technologist (MT) to join its laboratory team.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity working overnight shifts with rotating weekends. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Medical Technologist experience and an active Florida Technologist License.

Schedule

• Full-time, permanent position
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends
• Hospital-based laboratory environment

Compensation

• $27.09–$37.92/hour, based on experience
• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Permanent direct-hire opportunity

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely clinical laboratory testing according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Analyze proficiency testing samples according to instructions and complete testing within established timeframes.
• Perform STAT laboratory procedures while meeting established turnaround-time requirements.
• Complete all required records and documentation associated with patient results.
• Use sound judgment and independent thinking when correlating and interpreting patient laboratory results.
• Perform delta checks and investigate discrepancies or unexpected results as appropriate.
• Review pending and result logs and resolve outstanding workload or communicate necessary information to relief staff.
• Perform quality control procedures according to established protocols.
• Properly handle problem and critical laboratory specimens and test results.
• Identify and communicate critical laboratory results according to established procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and follow all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support department operations and assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the supervisor, as appropriate.
• Follow laboratory safety, quality assurance, infection control, and compliance procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree / 2-year degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Technologist experience required.
• Active Florida Technologist License required.
• Technologist license in one or more applicable clinical specialty areas.
• Generalist experience highly preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred:
  • Blood Bank
  • Serology
  • Chemistry
  • Hematology
  • Microbiology
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to laboratory quality.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment.
• Ability to work overnight shifts and rotating weekends.

Position Highlights

• Permanent, full-time direct-hire opportunity.
• Night-shift position.
• Rotating weekends.
• Competitive salary of $27.09–$37.92/hour based on experience.
• Active Florida Technologist License required.
• Generalist laboratory experience highly preferred.
• Opportunity to work in a hospital-based laboratory environment.
• Located in Southwest Florida, approximately one hour south of Sarasota.

Apply Today!

Ready to take the next step in your laboratory career?

For immediate consideration, please contact Veronica at veronica@ka-recruiting.com or call/text 617-535-3722.