Medical Lab Scientist FSER

Timpanogos Regional Hospital; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

PTO and disability coverage

401(k) with match

Education support

Fertility & family benefits

Job summary

Timpanogos Regional Hospital in Orem, Utah is seeking a Medical Technologist (MLS/MT) to join the Laboratory Services team. Under the Director of Laboratory Services and a pathologist, you will perform standard laboratory procedures, supervise staff as needed, report results, maintain policies, and participate in CQI activities.

Phlebotomy duties may be required. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or MLS, certification or registry eligibility (ASCP, NCA, or AMT), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology (MT) or MLS or related sciences including a practical training program.
• Certification or registry eligibility within 6 months (ASCP, NCA, or AMT).
• Minimum 6 months MT experience in an acute care hospital laboratory preferred.
• Must pass color-vision test and have good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard laboratory procedures with minimal supervision and use independent judgment.
• Oversee staff, report test results, and maintain policies and quality control practices.
• Participate in CQI activities and perform phlebotomy duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Color vision

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology/MLS

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Medical Lab Scientist FSER? At Timpanogos Regional Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

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

• 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.

"Good people beget good people."- 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.