Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) with match

Tuition and certification support

Zusammenfassung

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, part of DCH Health’s HCA Healthcare family, seeks a Medical Technologist to perform chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic testing across multiple departments. The role requires strong adherence to SOPs, HIPAA, and quality control practices, with responsibility for accurate results and interdepartmental communication.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and ASCP certification within 12 months of hire, and is prepared to work across Blood

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required.
• ASCP certification required within 1 year of hire.

Aufgaben

• Performs chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures under supervision.
• May work in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Point of Care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Operates laboratory equipment and performs troubleshooting as needed.
• Performs quality control testing on equipment and reagents.
• Analyzes, interprets and reports laboratory results according to protocols.
• Maintains accurate, current records.
• Communicates with shifts and other departments when appropriate.
• Documents corrective actions and instrument maintenance.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree is required

ASCP Certification is required within 1 year of hire

Jobbeschreibung

Do you have the career opportunities as a Medical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Portsmouth Regional Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs chemical, bacteriological, serological and micro scopic procedures under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor and Department Leads. May work in all departments including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Point of Care.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates professionalism through consistent reliability, respectful communication, and adherence to company values, policies, and ethical standards. Maintains a positive attitude and represents the organization with integrity in all interactions.
• Handles and processes specimens in accordance with policy, ensuring proper identification.
• Performs accurate clinical/diagnostic testing, routine, specialized, and esoteric testing, according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) on human biological samples within the scope of practice of one’s education and training.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Operates laboratory equipment correctly, performs troubleshooting according to procedures and explores new solutions as needed to resolve problems.
• Performs required quality control testing on equipment and reagents. Knows acceptable levels of performance.
• Able to review temperature charts, maintenance records, quality control records, and calibration results.
• Maintains a clean working environment. Manage inventory efficiently; awareness of material outdates, stock rotations and reduce waste.
• Analyzes, interprets, and reports laboratory results according to protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains accurate, current, and complete records.
• Able to recognize and resolve problems utilizing independent judgement and critical thinking, relying on procedures and applying scientific knowledge.
• Communicate effectively to other shifts and interdepartmentally when appropriate, regarding patient and operational issues.
• Notify management or other key stakeholders of problems or issues, as appropriate.
• Documents corrective actions taken for problem resolution, instrument maintenance, or quality control/test performance, including errors.
• Meets all personnel standards in governing, regulatory and accreditation requirements for clinical laboratory testing.
• Participates in, and able to review proficiency testing and competency assessments to meet regulatory requirements. Able to perform direct observations for competency assessments.
• Conducts education and training for new personnel, fellows, residents, students and visitors within the Laboratory scope of practice.
• Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on patient care, the work unit, the department and facility operations.
• Works effectively inter or intra-departmentally and with teams to meet patient needs and organizational goals.
• Participates in quality and process improvement projects.
• Attends and participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain relevancy and currency in professional practices and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Certification

• Bachelors Degree is required
• ASCP Certification is is required within 1 year of hire

Benefits

Portsmouth 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 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, youre not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether youre at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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 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.