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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital 6500 Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 32605

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Flow Cytometry Technologist 

The Flow Cytometry Technologist will provide expertise and champion results. Performs flow cytometry or molecular diagnostic studies under the direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager or director.  Performs duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements. Applies theoretical concepts of laboratory medicine using independent judgement to ensure timely and accurate patient care delivery. One year of experience as a flow cytometry or molecular technologist is preferred and three years of hematology experience is required.  

What you will do in this role:

• Specimen registration, specimen preparation, troubleshooting, quality control, equipment maintenance, and client report management.  
• Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.  
• Is proficient with information system computer functions relative to job duties.  
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of accurate and timely laboratory testing.  
• Work is organized and performed according to section procedure manual so that other personnel can follow workflow.  
• Proficiency testing samples are analyzed according to instructions and are completed within the allowable time frame.  
• Assumes responsibility of the department as appropriate in the absence of the supervisor.  
• Consistently completes all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results.  
• Performs stat procedures within established turnaround time targets.  
• Demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results. (including performing delta checks, etc.)  
• Reviews pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolves any outstanding workload or communicates to staff relief.  
• Performs quality control procedures per protocol and completes necessary documentation. Assures that quality control results are within acceptable guidelines and parameters.  
• Takes pertinent corrective action when the patient, control, standard, calibration and/or proficiency results are not within appropriate guidelines.  
• Assists supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, etc.)  
• Equipment is operated correctly and periodic maintenance is performed according to schedule. Demonstrates the ability to perform equipment troubleshooting to resolve basic equipment malfunctions.  
• Assists in monitoring reagents and supply inventories and utilizes them appropriately.  
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.  
• Handles all problem and/or critical laboratory specimens/test results according to established procedures and in a timely manner.  
• Quality and accuracy of work meets standards  
• Assists Lab Director/Supervisor/Section Coordinator with additional duties as assigned 

 What Qualifications you will need:

• Associate’s Degree in Science is required 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology is preferred 
• 3 years of experience in Hematology is required 
• 1 year of flow cytometry experience is preferred

 LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• State Technologist license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, TN, WV).  
• National Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist required; MT (ASCP) certification or equivalent  

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including 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
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Flow Cytometry Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.