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Medical Laboratory Technician

3/1/2026

The Medical Technologist performs routine and STAT clinical laboratory testing across multiple technical disciplines, ensuring timely and accurate diagnostic results while maintaining competency in Blood Bank, Chemistry, and Hematology sections. Responsibilities also include specimen collection, processing, and supporting departmental goals related to service excellence and patient safety.

Salary

27.09 - 37.92 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Medical Technologist for a permanent opportunity in Bradenton, Florida.


This role supports a hospital laboratory environment focused on accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The Medical Technologist performs routine and STAT clinical laboratory testing across multiple technical disciplines while exercising independent judgment to ensure timely and accurate diagnostic results. This position requires comfort working independently, covering multiple areas of the lab, and maintaining strict adherence to quality and safety standards.


Under the direction of laboratory leadership, the Medical Technologist applies theoretical concepts of laboratory medicine, follows written procedures, and complies with all regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include maintaining competency and regulatory scheduling in Blood Bank, Chemistry, and Hematology sections, performing specimen collection and processing as needed, and supporting departmental goals related to service excellence, patient safety, and operational performance.


Employment Details:

This is a permanent, full-time position in a hospital laboratory setting. Candidates must be comfortable working autonomously and covering all laboratory areas as needed.


Compensation:

Hourly pay is based on experience.

Pay Range: $27.09 – $37.92 per hour


Requirements

  • Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (ASCP preferred)
  • Florida State Medical Technologist license required (generalist preferred; minimum of three laboratory areas required)
  • Associate Degree in Medical Technology required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Minimum of three years of hospital laboratory experience preferred
  • Blood Bank experience preferred
  • Strong critical thinking and independent decision-making skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and cover all laboratory areas
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills


Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Key Skills
Clinical Laboratory TestingIndependent JudgmentRegulatory ComplianceQuality StandardsSafety StandardsBlood BankChemistryHematologySpecimen CollectionProcessingService ExcellencePatient SafetyOperational PerformanceCritical ThinkingDecision-MakingTeamwork
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research
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