Medical Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar Ashland City Medical Center seeks a Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to perform tests on blood, urine and other body fluids, supporting diagnosis and patient care. The MT/MLS will supervise MLTs and participate in quality improvement, documenting results and ensuring timely testing.

Ideal candidates hold a life sciences degree with clinical lab experience or MLS certification, plus an appropriate license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences with relevant clinical laboratory experience or MLS degree with clinical rotation.
• National Registration as MLS/ASCP or MT license as applicable by state.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on blood, urine and body fluids to aid diagnosis and patient status.
• Supervise Medical Lab Technicians and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate laboratory testing and proper documentation.
• Maintain instrument readiness, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements (CAP, etc.) and safety procedures.
• Record and review results, and communicate critical values per protocol.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences / MLS related

MLS certification or state MT license

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) utilizes skills and training to perform test of samples of blood, urine and other body fluids to obtain information utilized in diagnosis and evaluation of patient medical status. Supervises the Medical Lab Technician (MLT). Participates in Performance Improvement activities to assure continuous Quality Improvement. Maintains appropriate awareness when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and all other customers. Promotes a supportive, team-work oriented environment. Fulfills departmental responsibilities with the long-range plan, mission, vision and values.

You Will:

• Is proficient with information system computer functions relative to job duties.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of accurate and timely laboratory testing
• Work is organized and performed according to section procedure manual so that other personnel can follow workflow.
• Proficiency testing samples are analyzed according to instructions and are completed within the allowable time frame.
• Assumes responsibility of the department as appropriate in the absence of the supervisor.
• Consistently completes all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results.
• Performs stat procedures within established turnaround time targets.
• Demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results. (including performing delta checks, etc.).
• Reviews pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolves any outstanding workload or communicates to staff relief.
• Performs quality control procedures per protocol and completes necessary documentation. Assures that quality control results are within acceptable guidelines and parameters.
• Takes pertinent corrective action when the patient, control, standard, calibration and/or proficiency results are not within appropriate guidelines.
• Assists supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, etc.)
• Equipment is operated correctly and periodic maintenance is performed according to schedule. Demonstrates the ability to perform equipment troubleshooting to resolve basic equipment malfunctions.
• Assists in monitoring reagents and supply inventories and utilizes them appropriately.
• Handles all problem and/or critical laboratory specimens/test results according to established procedures and in a timely manner.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a chemical/physical/biological or other life science and relevant generalist clinical laboratory experience within the last five years, OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in laboratory medical technology, with clinical rotation
• National Registration as an MLS(ASCP) cm , MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(AAB), MT(HEW) OR State Specific MT License

Benefits

TriStar Ashland City 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 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 Ashland City is a critical access hospital. We offer a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services to the Cheatham County area. Specially trained emergency medicine physicians and nurses provide 24/7 emergency care on-site. TriStar physicians of all medical specialties are on immediate call for emergencies. TriStar Ashland City is backed by TriStar Health, Middle Tennessee's largest healthcare system. We offer a trusted source within our network of hospitals when more specialized care is needed.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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