Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Fertility and family-building benefits

Counseling services

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Trident Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform tests and procedures in the clinical laboratory with independence and accountability for accurate results. You will use QC materials properly and evaluate results while engaging in ongoing education and proficiency testing.

The role emphasizes handling interdependencies of tests, maintaining quality control, and contributing to a high-standard laboratory environment within a major healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical Technology, or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Must meet CLIA qualifications for testing personnel.
• Prefer hospital laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and procedures in one or more areas of the clinical laboratory with independent judgement.
• Ensure accurate results through proper use of quality control materials and evaluation of results.
• Participate in continuing education, competency and proficiency testing.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical Technology, or Clinical Laboratory Science

CLIA qualifications for testing personnel

Job description

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

Benefits

Trident Medical Center, 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Trident Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Medical Technologist performs tests and procedures in one or more areas of the clinical laboratory with independent judgement required. Medical technologists are accountable for accurate results 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 participate in continuing education, competency and proficiency testing.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical Technology, or Clinical Laboratory Science. Must meet CLIA qualifications for testing personnel.

• Must be currently registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist by American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Medical Technologists, National Credentialing Agency OR US Department of Health Education Welfare.

• Prefer hospital laboratory experience.

Trident Health is a 445‑bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Ce

• (MLT‑State) Medical Lab Technician - State, or (MLS) Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree

Trident Health is a 445‑bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency.

We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day Trident Health's more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- 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.