Medical Lab Scientist FSER

HCA Healthcare; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility and family building

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Westlake Emergency Center in Utah seeks a Medical Technologist/MLS to perform standard laboratory procedures, exercise independent judgment, supervise staff, and ensure accurate test reporting under the Director of Laboratory Services and a Pathologist. Requires certification or registry eligibility (ASCP, NCA, or AMT) within 6 months, a B.S.

in Medical Technology/MLS, at least 6 months of acute care lab experience, good communication, computer skills, color‑blind test

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (MT) or MLS or related sciences including a practical training program.
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• Must pass color-blind test.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard laboratory procedures with independent judgment.
• Oversee staff performing tests and report results.
• Maintain policies, procedures and quality control.
• Participate in CQI activities.
• Perform phlebotomy duties as needed.

Skills

Independent judgment

Communication

Computer skills

Phlebotomy (as needed)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/MLS

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Medical Lab Scientist FSER you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Westlake Emergency Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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

Westlake Emergency Center, 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.

Timpanogos Regional Hospital (https://mountainstar.com/locations/timpanogos-regional-hospital/) is a full-service 122 plus bed hospital. We have cared for residents of Utah County since 1998. As Utah County's only Top 100 hospital, we offer the latest advances in life-saving technology. We deliver services with the compassion and personalized care of a community hospital. Our colleagues of over 900 physicians, medical staff, and volunteers care for over 30,000 patients per year. Located in the city of Orem, Utah, Timpanogos Regional is surrounded by family-friendly attractions, thrilling outdoor adventures and cheerful community members.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA and Timpanogos Regional Hospital are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families and our colleagues.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

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.