Medical Technologist PRN

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Johnston-Willis Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist PRN to join the laboratory team. You will apply general lab policies, perform competency testing, and assist with instrument troubleshooting while maintaining quality control records.

The role requires MT certification eligibility or registry, a general laboratory science degree, and the ability to train new staff. This is a hospital-based PRN position offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science required; associate’s degree with MT certification accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s
• MT registry within 6 months of eligibility or hire; continuing education to maintain registry/licensure required
• Graduate of accredited School of Clinical Laboratory Science

Responsibilities

• Adhere to lab policies and regulatory guidelines
• Assess situations and act independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate competency in designated lab sections and perform proficiency testing
• Train new employees and students in lab policies/procedures
• Maintain quality control and document corrective actions
• Conduct preventative maintenance and safety checks on equipment
• Provide patient-oriented communication across ages and populations

Skills

Policy compliance

Independent work

Training others

Cultural competence

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science

Associate’s degree with MT certification accepted

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

ASCP MT certification

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.64 - $42.90 / 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 Medical Technologist PRN? At Johnston-Willis 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

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Knows, understands, and puts into practice general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures. Reviews all posted policy changes as required. Adheres to all regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider the options, and formulate an appropriate course of action. Recognizes and performs duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrate initial and annual competency in all appropriate designated lab sections within set deadlines. Accurately performs proficiency testing when scheduled. Participates in continuing education activities.
• Participates in all facility/corporate mandatory annual training within set deadlines.
• Is cooperative in assisting the laboratory team in the completion of miscellaneous duties. This may include specimen receiving and putting away supplies when received in the department.
• Organizes and completes daily tasks in assigned area{s}.
• Troubleshoots/resolves instrument problems and documents corrective action in appropriate log; when necessary, performs instrumentation repairs. Effectively investigates/resolves specimen collection problems using Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and specimen tracking tool when appropriate.
• Assures quality control is properly performed and logged, works within quality control limits and trends, and follows proper department procedure for corrective action.
• Preventative maintenance and safety checks of equipment are performed and documented according to schedule.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to train new employees and/or students in general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates cultural competence by being able to explain procedures by utilizing communication interventions as appropriate for all customers across all ages and populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and adheres to all policies relating to the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals for the Laboratory, including, but not limited to critical call read back and patient identification.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science required; Associate’s degree with MT certification from a nationally accredited association will be accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

CERTIFICATION

• Required: Registry eligible, ASCP or equivalent. Successful completion of MT registry within 6 months of eligibility or hire. Continuing education to maintain registry/licensure is required.
• Preferred: MT(ASCP) or equivalent. Registry/Licensure in a specialty area will be considered. Continuing education to maintain registry/licensure is required.

Experience

• Required: Graduate of accredited school of Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Preferred: 1-2 years’ experience as Medical Technologist

Benefits

Johnston-Willis Hospital, 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care, and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, we've provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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