Microbiology Technician

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; West Haven (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) Plan with match

Education support

Fertility and family building support

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Microbiology Technician to support CRL – Mountain Division's laboratory operations. The role focuses on specimen processing, moderate and high complexity testing, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

You will work under the supervision of department leadership, perform preventive maintenance, and assure timely, accurate results in a collaborative team environment. A strong foundation in lab medicine and quality control is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical technology, biomedical science, biology or chemistry required.
• National certification as a Medical Technician required.
• State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV).
• Knowledge of laboratory methods and microbiology and infectious disease processes.
• Understanding of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and testing including moderate and high complexity testing.
• Follow oversight requirements where applicable and work under supervision as needed.
• Ensure timely processing and testing in line with policies and accrediting requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment per schedule.
• Demonstrate understanding of laboratory medicine and ensure accuracy of results.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Microbiology Technician today with CRL – Mountain Division.

Job Summary and Qualifications

You Will:

• · Perform specimen processing and testing including moderate and high complexity testing.
• · Where State regulations require, performs duties under the oversight of a department medical technologist and the direction of a department supervisor, manager or director.
• · Assure that specimen processing and testing performed are performed in a timely manner and are compliant with department policies and procedures, and accrediting agency requirements.
• · Perform and practice preventive maintenance on equipment per department schedule.
• · Demonstrate a general understanding of the concepts of laboratory medicine and utilize problem solving skills to ensure the accuracy of test results and proper equipment performance.
• · Understand laboratory quality control and quality assurance management in accordance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• · Adhere to department policy with regards to quality control and quality assurance with regards to laboratory testing and equipment performance.

You Should Have:

• · Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required
• · National Certification as a Medical Technician required
• · State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV)
• · Knowledge of laboratory methods and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of microbiology and infectious disease processes with correlation of disease states and results.
• · General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements
• · Excellent communication skills.
• · Effective teamwork
• · Effective and proactive problem solving and decision-making skills
• · Ability to prioritize and organize work

Benefits

CRL – Mountain Division, 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.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

""The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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.