Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off & disability

401(k) match

Employee stock plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Medical Technologist to perform tests on blood and body fluids across chemistry, hematology, serology, and microbiology. You will ensure quality control, operate analyzers, and communicate results to the care team within a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The role requires a BS degree (medical tech) with internship, and MLS/ASCP or AMT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• BS Degree from an accredited university, or equivalent, preferably with a Medical Technology internship at an affiliated hospital or equivalent.
• Preferably registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, AMT or equivalent.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to perform work that requires prolonged, standing or walking.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of body fluids in chemistry, serology, toxicology, special chemistry, TDM, urinalysis, coagulation, and cell counting to aid diagnosis.
• Microscopic analysis of human cells in hematology and clinical microscopy to aid diagnosis.
• Blood analysis for Transfusion Medicine to support blood supply and disease diagnosis.
• Analysis of infection sites to identify pathogens across Microbiology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, Virology and Parasitology.
• Perform Quality Control, Preventative Maintenance, and troubleshooting on analyzers and testing methodologies.
• Computer entry and result verification in Meditech system.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Standing/Walking ability

Education

BS Degree from accredited university with Medical Technology internship

Certification: ASCP/AMT or equivalent

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medical Technologist with TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

A Medical Technologist utilizes skills and training to perform test of samples of blood, urine and other body fluids to obtain information in diagnosis and evaluation of a patient’s medical care. Medical Technologist identifies cultural differences and incorporates into care. Medical Technologist utilizes translation services when indicated. Medical Technologist fulfills departmental responsibilities with the long range plan, mission, vision and values of the hospital. Medical Technologist participates in performance improvement activities to assure continuous quality improvement. In addition, promotes a supportive environment that encourages collegiality. Medical Technologist is educated on the protocols specific for Neonate/Infant (0-12 months), Pediatrics (1 – 17 years), Adults (18 – 79 years), and the Elderly (80+ years).

Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Analysis of various body fluids relating to the fields of chemistry, serology, toxicology, special chemistry, TDM, urinalysis, coagulation, and cell counting to aid in diagnosis of certain disease states.
• Microscopic analysis of human cells relating to the field’s of hematology and clinical microscopy to aid in diagnosis of certain disease states.
• Analysis of human blood relating to the field of Transfusion Medicine to provide adequate blood supply to the community and to aid in the diagnosis of certain disease states.
• Analysis of human sites of infection to identify pathogenic organisms relating to the fields of Microbiology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, Virology, and Parasitology to aid in diagnosis of infectious disease states.
• Performance of Quality Control, Preventative Maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques on analyzers and testing methodologies to ensure quality of Laboratory results.
• Computer entry – Includes registration of patients and ordering of tests in the Meditech computer system as well as resulting and verifying of test results.
• Communicate test results to physicians, nurses, and clients as well as follows the patient safety goal protocols for communicating critical test results.
• Review Outstanding Specimen Reports for each department for each shift.
• Perform phlebotomies and capillary sticks on patients to obtain proper samples for analysis.
• Answer incoming calls from clients, physicians, and nursing staff
• Orients and mentors staff
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATION:

• BS Degree from accredited university, or equivalent, preferably with a Medical Technology internship at an
• affiliated hospital or equivalent
• Preferably registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, AMT or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to perform work that requires prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking required.

Benefits

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

• 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.

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is a 200+ bed facility serving Southern Kentucky and surrounding areas. Recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®, TriStar Greenview is a national leader in providing quality healthcare. Home of Kentucky's first CardioMEMS HF System , we are also an accredited chest pain center that provides state-of-the-art cardiac care to patients managing heart failure. The facility is also a Certified Primary Stroke Center.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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