Medical Lab Tech

Grand Strand Medical Center – HCA; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform tests and procedures in the clinical laboratory with independent judgement. You must hold an Associate Degree and be eligible to obtain MLT or Clinical Laboratory Technician certification within 60 days of employment.

This position supports patient care across the lab with quality control accountability.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• MLT or Clinical Laboratory Technician certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests and procedures in one or more areas of the clinical laboratory with independent judgement.
• Participates in continuing education, competency and proficiency testing.

Education

Associate Degree

MLT or Clinical Laboratory Technician certification within 60 days

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) PRN MLT today with Grand Strand Medical Center.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Performs tests and procedures in one or more areas of the clinical laboratory with independent judgement required. Medical technologists are accountable for accurate results and the proper use of quality control materials and evaluation of those results. They must recognize the interdependency of tests and conditions that affect test results and participates in continuing education, competency and proficiency testing.

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or Clinical Laboratory Technician must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date

Grand Strand Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1978, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 40 years of pioneering healthcare, our 300+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients - including the only cardiac surgery program, neurosurgery program, pediatric intensive care unit, Level I trauma center with two free-standing emergency departments, advanced wound care center, breast cancer center and Carolina Forest Imaging Center. We are recognized, for the chest pain, knee and hip replacement, sepsis and stroke by the Joint Commission.

At Grand Strand Health, you'll find that caring extends to our patients, our people and our South Carolina community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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.

\"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.\" - 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.