Medical Lab Scientist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing and counseling services

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) match and retirement resources

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a skilled Medical Technologist to join the Timpanogos Regional Hospital laboratory team in Orem, Utah. You will perform blood specimen testing, assess blood morphology, and support transfusion services with antibody screening and cross-match procedures.

The role requires an accredited Medical Technology program graduate (or BS in related field) with ASCP certification. BLS certification and hospital-lab experience are preferred, with potential licensure within 1 year of

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (Associate’s degree acceptable) and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology with appropriate certification.
• Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from ASCP or equivalent.
• Licensure must be completed within 1 year of hire.
• One year of experience in a hospital or other clinical laboratory setting preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood specimens, perform blood tests, and study morphology of blood components.
• Perform routine or special clinical laboratory tests using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis.
• Maintain and use laboratory equipment including analyzers and osmometers.
• Perform antibody screening, identification, and cross-matching procedures for transfusion.
• Notify nursing units/physicians of critical lab values.
• Implement new testing methods and instrumentation to keep the department current.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical value notification

Education

Accredited Medical Technology program (Associate’s degree acceptable)

BS in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology

Tools

ASCP MT/MLS/MLT certification

BLS/BCLS certification

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

In this role:

• · You will be responsible for receiving blood specimens, performing blood tests, and studying the morphology of the components of blood.

• · You will perform various routine or special clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Laboratory using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

• · You will be responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Laboratory including automated, chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers.

• · You will perform antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross-matching procedures required in the administration of blood/blood components and identify antibodies in donors or patient’s blood that could react adversely during transfusion.

• · You will notify nursing units and/or physicians of critical lab values.

• · You will implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation as appropriate to keep department current with technology.

Qualifications:

• · Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (Associate’s degree acceptable) and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology with appropriate certification (may be hired prior to graduation upon completion of required course work for graduation).

• · Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.

• o This licensure must be completed within 1 year of hire.

• · One year of experience working in a hospital or other clinical laboratory setting is preferred; new graduates will be considered.

• · American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.

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

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.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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