Medical Technologist Generalist

Schedule: Days | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | Full-Time | Rotating Weekends

Location: Panama City, FL (Bay County)

Pay Range: $28.65 – $36.95/hr (experience-based tiers)

Differentials: Evenings +$2.00/hr • Nights +$3.00/hr

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

Relocation: Case-by-case

Overview

Join the high-volume Core Laboratory of a 230+ bed acute-care hospital, supporting critical diagnostics for the ED, ICU, NICU/PICU, oncology, cardiac, surgical, and inpatient units. As a Medical Technologist (Generalist), you’ll rotate across key benches—including Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Coagulation, UA, Serology, and Microbiology—while ensuring timely, accurate results that drive clinical decision-making. You’ll also help maintain instrumentation, uphold regulatory readiness, and support training for new staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform moderate- and high-complexity testing across Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank/Transfusion Services, Coag, UA, Serology, Microbiology.

• Verify, interpret, and release results in accordance with laboratory policy and clinical urgency.

• Complete and document QC/QA, calibrations, proficiency testing, and any required corrective actions per CLIA/CAP/SOP standards.

• Troubleshoot analyzers, coordinate vendor service, and support downtime procedures.

• Prioritize STAT/urgent workflows, maintain sample integrity, and uphold TAT and critical value policies.

• Assist with specimen processing, receiving, or phlebotomy/accessioning when needed.

• Precept/orient new hires or students; support competency assessments and improvement projects.

• Maintain safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance; participate in inspection readiness.

Required:

• Active or in-progress Florida Medical Technologist license (per state guidelines).

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field.

• National certification: MT/MLS (ASCP or equivalent) required at start date.

• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred / Considered:

• Prior MT experience strongly preferred, but new MTs with strong clinical rotations will be considered.

• Experience in multiple benches and/or high-acuity/higher volume labs is a plus.

Compensation

Base Rates:

• 1–2 years: $28.65–$29.89/hr

• 5–6 years: $31.12–$32.36/hr

• 10+ years: $33.59–$36.95/hr

Differentials:

• Evening Shift: +$2.00/hr

• Night Shift: +$3.00/hr

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package may include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health coverage

• Telemedicine services

• 401(k) with 100% match (3–9% depending on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount)

• PTO & paid leaves

• Disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement, student loan resources, and certification support

• Wellness programs, EAP, and employee recognition programs

(Eligibility varies by role and tenure.)

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