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Medical Laboratory Technician

3/1/2026

This role supports hospital laboratory operations by performing stat and routine clinical laboratory testing across licensed technical disciplines under supervision. Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, referral testing, and ensuring compliance with procedures and quality standards.

Salary

22.4 - 31.34 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 is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for a full-time, permanent opportunity in Bradenton, Florida. HEARTLINE STAFFING is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting.


This role supports hospital laboratory operations by performing stat and routine clinical laboratory testing across licensed technical disciplines under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Director. The Medical Laboratory Technician applies theoretical laboratory medicine concepts with independent judgment to ensure timely, accurate, and reliable patient results.


The technician will perform testing and maintain competency in Blood Bank, Chemistry, and Hematology sections of the laboratory while ensuring compliance with written procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, referral testing, and supporting departmental goals related to service excellence, patient safety, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and team collaboration.


This role requires comfort working independently and covering multiple areas of the laboratory as needed.


Employment Details:

This is a permanent, full-time hospital-based position.


Compensation:

Hourly pay range based on experience:

$22.39/hour (minimum)

Up to $31.34/hour (maximum, based on experience)

Requirements

  • Nationally recognized Medical Technologist certification required (ASCP preferred)
  • Active Florida State Medical Technologist license required
  • Must be licensed in at least three laboratory areas; full lab licensure preferred
  • Associate Degree in Medical Technology with formal medical technology training required
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of hospital laboratory experience preferred
  • Blood Bank experience strongly preferred
  • Must be comfortable working independently and covering all laboratory areas
  • Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
  • Strong teamwork, communication, 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
Specimen CollectionProcessingReferral TestingService ExcellencePatient SafetyRegulatory ComplianceFinancial PerformanceTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkCritical ThinkingDecision MakingProblem SolvingCommunication
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research
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