Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work programs

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

MountainView Hospital seeks a Medical Technologist for the Aliante Lab department. The MT performs tests across multiple areas, adheres to procedures, and participates in quality control with timely data reporting.

The role requires a degree in Medical Technology or equivalent and national certification options; state licensure if working alone, plus 2 years of MT experience. Equal opportunity employer with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related pathway with national certification or equivalent requirement.
• Three years of academic study with 90+ semester hours in biological/physical sciences and 12 months medical technology training and national certification option.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences from an accredited college or university.
• Two years’ experience as a medical technologist in a large clinical laboratory is preferred.
• State license or provisional license as Clinical Laboratory Technologist General Supervisor if working alone.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical testing in blood bank, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, special chemistry, microbiology and manual tests.
• Manage specimen handling, QC, and data recording; inform directors of issues.
• Instruct MT and TLT students and coordinate with nursing staff to ensure timely patient care.

Skills

MT experience

Generalist lab experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

Three years of academic study with 90 semester hours + 12 months training in medical tech

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/physical/biological sciences

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 34.64 - 51.95 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Technologist? At MountainView Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direction of the Manager, Administrative Director and Medical Director, the medical technologist performs clinical testing in one or more of the following areas: blood bank, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, special chemistry, microbiology and manual tests. The Technologist obtains or receives specimens, performs laboratory tests according to written procedures, understands methods and principles, performs and evaluates quality control on a daily basis and informs the Administrative Director or Manager of issues. The technologist performs preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation, interprets results as to their accuracy, acceptability and critical limits and organizes work to meet established deadlines and record all data obtained. The technologist is also responsible for instruction of MT and TLT students. Works actively and cooperative with nursing and other hospital staff to ensure timely patient care.

What qualifications you will need:

This position is located in the Aliante Lab department

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university and successful score on a national examination for certification approved by the State Board OR
• Completion of three years of academic study with a minimum of 90 semester hours at an accredited college or university in a curriculum involving biological or physical science and at least 12 months training at a school of medical technology approved by a national accrediting agency and pass a national examination for certification approved by the State Board OR
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences at an accredited college or university
• At least one year of additional full time experience or training in the specialty or subspecialty in which he/she performs tests and pass a national examination for certification approved by the State Board.
• Current State license or provisional license per State regulations as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist General Supervisor license is required if working alone.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a medical technologist in a large clinical laboratory.
• Generalist experience in all areas of the laboratory is preferred.

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Technologist opening. 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.