Medical Laboratory Technician Certified

HCA Houston Healthcare; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage for employees

AirMed transportation

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Valley Regional Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Certified Medical Laboratory Technician in Brownsville, TX. The role tests blood, urine and other body fluids to aid diagnosis, with supervision and independent judgment as required.

Qualifications include an associate degree in a laboratory science or CLIA eligibility, and ASCP or AMT certification. Experience levels vary; strong communication and computer skills are needed, with potential cross-department support.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree in a laboratory science or be qualified under CLIA guidelines for Medical Laboratory Technician.
• National Certification (ASCP or AMT)

Responsibilities

• Based on skill levels, assists in various departments as needed.
• Performs testing on pending laboratory specimens.
• Performs proficiency testing as needed.
• Calls and documents critical values.
• Follows and performs Quality Control guidelines as needed.
• Maintains instruments or equipment.
• Recognizes age specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
• May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on age groups from newborns to geriatrics.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either corrects the problem or immediately notify supervisor.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

CLIA-qualified for Medical Laboratory Technician

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(a) Certified Medical Laboratory Technician today with Valley Regional 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.

Come join our team as a Certified Medical Laboratory Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations.

Job Summary And Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Utilizes Licensed Medical Technician skills and training to perform test of samples of blood, urine and other body fluids to obtain information utilized in diagnosis and evaluation of a patient’s medical situations. Performs laboratory tests and procedures, which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with supervision.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses ability to access data, interpret age-specific needs and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the Competency Validation Checklist.
• Meets mutually agreed upon performance goals/objectives established annually as listed on the Performance Management Plan.
• Displays courteous behavior and cooperative relationships with customers and co-workers.

JOB SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Based on skill levels, assists in various departments as needed. (Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, UA, Micro, Path)
• Performs testing on pending laboratory specimens
• Performs proficiency testing as needed.
• Calls and documents critical values.
• Follows and performs Quality Control guidelines as needed, and documents all corrective actions as needed.
• Maintains instruments or equipment. (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or as needed)
• Recognizes age specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics
• Maybe required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on age groups from newborns to geriatrics
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either corrects the problem or immediately notify immediate supervisor.

POSITION QUALIFICATION:

• Must have an associate degree in a laboratory science or be qualified under CLIA guidelines for Medical Laboratory Technician.
• National Certification ( American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• One to three years of experience preferred.
• Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA 88’, Subpart M – Personnel for Nonwaived Testing, sections 493.1423, and 493.1489, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities.
• Good communication skills and basic computer skilled needed.

Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.

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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Medical Laboratory Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.