**Description**
**Introduction**
Do you have the career opportunities as a Microbiology Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
**Benefits**
HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
+ Colleague recognition program
+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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**_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Microbiology Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is 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 Microbiology Technologist 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 stat and routine microbiology and/or serology testing**
+ **Apply theoretical concepts of laboratory medicine using independent judgement to ensure timely and accurate results**
+ **Perform non-technical duties including, but not limited to specimen receipt, processing, storage, retrieval and submission of samples for referral testing as required**
+ **Support 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**
**You Should Have:**
+ **A 2 Year/Associate's Degree in a science**
+ **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**
+ **Technical specialty in Microbiology with additional experience in Serology/Immunology preferred**
+ **2 years' experience in a clinical laboratory setting is helpful**
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 in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support over 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery 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-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Microbiology Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and 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.