Medical Technologist PRN

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing and counseling services

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with company match

Education support

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLS (PRN) to perform testing on blood, urine and other body fluids, aiding diagnosis and patient care.

The MT/MLS will supervise MLTs, support performance improvement initiatives, and uphold Parkridge Medical Center’s mission and values as part of HCA Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical/physical/biological or life science with clinical lab experience in the last five years.
• MT/MLS certification or equivalent in clinical laboratory practice.“

Responsibilities

• Performs tests on samples of blood, urine and other body fluids to aid diagnosis.
• Supervises Medical Lab Technician (MLT) and participates in performance improvement activities.

Skills

MLS/MT certification

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Medical Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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 of Parkridge Medical Center.

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

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"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