Medical Technologist

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9% of pay

Education assistance (tuition, student

Certification support

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team. The role involves performing laboratory procedures, maintaining quality, and reporting results accurately to support diagnosis and treatment.

We value professionals with ASCP registration and a NAACLS-accredited MED Tech program, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a leading healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Must be currently registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist by ASCP.
• Able to pursue certification eligible as defined by GDHR.

Responsibilities

• Perform all approved laboratory procedures in assigned areas of licensure.
• Exercise independent judgment under supervision.
• Demonstrate accuracy and speed in reporting results.
• Determine acceptability or rejection of results per standards; seek help when needed.
• Record and document corrective actions during QC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Medical Technology

NAACLS accredited Medical Technology program

Tools

ASCP Certification

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Medical Laboratory Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Doctors Hospital of Augusta which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Medical Laboratory Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Our Medical Lab Technologists are responsible for providing patients and physicians with accurate and timely results to aid them in diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Medical Lab Technologist performs tests and reports results of requested laboratory procedures.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform all approved laboratory procedures in assigned areas of licensure, which may require a high degree of theoretical knowledge and technical expertise in licensed areas
• You will be empowered to exercise independent judgment under minimum to moderate degree of supervision.
• You will demonstrate skills in performing routine procedures, interpreting results and taking appropriate actions when necessary, organizing workload to achieve efficiency and report results in a timely manner according to patient needs.
• You will exercise judgment to determine the acceptability or rejection of results according to standards set for tests, and request assistance when needed from more experienced medical technologists or technical manager.
• You will perform, record, and document corrective action when quality control results are not within defined limits and adhering to the established policies, procedures and CAP proficiency guidelines.
• You will follow best practice methodologies prescribed, demonstrating your skill and ability to following laboratory compliance policies and procedures.
• You will ensure that the proper operation for high-quality test performance is achieved by performing daily maintenance, while ensuring an awareness of supply stock and replenishing methods.
• You will practice infection control by careful hand washing and by wearing personal protective equipment, for the safety of patient and self, while maintaining a well-kept work area.

What qualifications you may need:

• Must be currently registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist by ASCP
• Technician certification or certification eligible* as defined by GDHR.
• AS or BS in Medical Technology or Baccalaureate degree plus completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology program
• Hospital laboratory experience preferred

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has provided quality healthcare services since 1973. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With nearly 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 350+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a wide range of services for our patients. Our services include our nationally recognized Burn Center and Cancer Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons. We are Chest Pain Accredited. We have earned the Joint Commission's certificate of distinction for total hip and total knee replacement and spinal fusion surgery and are the only CARF accredited facility in the area.

At Doctors Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Augusta 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.

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

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.