Microbiology Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Microbiology Technician PRN in Dallas, TX. You will perform specimen processing and testing, including moderate and high complexity assays, under supervision where required, ensuring timely and compliant results.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or related field, with national certification as Medical Technician and applicable state licensure. The role emphasizes quality control and regulatory compliance within a hospital laboratory

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in medical technology or related field is required.
• National certification as Medical Technician is 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 accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and testing including moderate and high complexity testing.
• Under supervision of a technologist or supervisor where required by state regulations.
• Ensure timely, compliant specimen processing and testing per policies and accreditation requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment per schedule.
• Apply laboratory medicine concepts to ensure accurate test results and equipment performance.
• Adhere to quality control/assurance policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Prioritize and organize work

Laboratory methods knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology/Biology/Cood Chemistry

National Certification as Medical Technician

Job description

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

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

• 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.

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.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”‑ Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We review all applications. 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.