Medical Lab Scientist FSER

HCA Healthcare; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Lone Peak Hospital in Draper, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Medical Technologist to perform standard laboratory procedures under supervision and to oversee staff, report results, and support quality control.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or MLS, certification or registry eligibility within 6 months, and a minimum of 6 months MT experience in an acute care setting. Color vision testing is required, with orientation lasting at least two weeks.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong computer knowledge and keyboarding skills are required.
• Must be able to correctly and safely operate department equipment.
• Color vision testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment with minimal supervision.
• Oversee staff performing tests, report results, and maintain policies and QC practices.
• Participate in CQI activities and perform phlebotomy as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Color vision

Instrument operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/MLS

Job description

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.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under direction of the Director Laboratory Services and Pathologist, the Medical Technologist performs standard laboratory procedures requiring a broad use of independent judgment, problem solving and responsibility with minimal technical supervision, and acts as a resource to the department staff. By exercising oversight of staff performing tests, reporting of test results, maintenance of policies and procedures, and quality control practices. Participates in CQI activities. Performs phlebotomy duties as needed.

Position Requirements:

• Licensure/Certification/Registration - Need to be certified or registry eligible, by providing documentation of certification within 6 months of hire, in one of the following: ASCP, NCA, or AMT. Licensure in a specialty area will be considered.

• Education - Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or related sciences including a practical training program.

• Experience - A minimum of 6 months experience as a Medical Technologist in an acute care hospital laboratory setting preferred.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Good verbal and writing skills required. Good computer knowledge and keyboarding skills required. Must be able to correctly and safely run department equipment. This position is required to successfully pass a color-blind test.

• Degree of Supervision Required - Involves general guidance and direction by Director of Laboratory Services. The Medical Technologist is expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

• Orientation Period - Minimum of two weeks contingent upon experience. Extensive orientation may be required and will be determined by Manager.

Benefits

Lone Peak 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Welcome to Lone Peak Hospital, the perfect place for all your healthcare needs. Our 61-plus-bed hospital has been built to cater to the healthcare needs of our community, which has grown by 70% in the last two decades. We provide exceptional inpatient services, including obstetric care and surgery services, and have received a 5-star rating by CMS for our exemplary overall hospital quality. Our commitment to providing top-notch healthcare has been recognized for five consecutive years as a Fortune and PINC AI™ 100 Top Hospital®.

Lone Peak Hospital is situated in the thriving modern community of Draper on the southern end of Salt Lake Valley. Our location provides easy access to pristine hiking trails, horseback riding, skiing, fly fishing, rock scaling, and wildlife viewing - making it the perfect place for year-round outdoor recreational activities. Don't settle for less when it comes to your health, pick Lone Peak Hospital today!

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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.