Microbiology Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a PRN Microbiology Technician to join our laboratory services.

The position involves specimen processing and testing, including moderate to high complexity testing, under supervision as required by state regulations, with a focus on timely and compliant performance. The role requires an Associate's degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry, and national certification as a medical technician.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in medical technology, biomedical science, biology or chemistry.
• National certification as a medical technician is required.
• State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV).

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and testing, including moderate and high complexity testing.
• Where state regulations require, perform duties under the oversight of a department medical technologist and the direction of a department supervisor, manager or director.
• Assure specimen processing and testing are timely and compliant with department policies and accrediting agency requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment per department schedule.
• Demonstrate understanding of laboratory medicine concepts and use problem solving to ensure accuracy of test results and proper equipment performance.
• Understand laboratory quality control and quality assurance management in line with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to department policy regarding quality control and quality assurance in laboratory testing and equipment performance.

Education

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

National Certification as Medical Technician

State license where required

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 andtestingincludingmoderate and high complexity testing.

• Where State regulations require,performsduties under the oversight of a department medical technologist and the direction of a department supervisor,manageror director.

• Assure that specimen processing and testing performed are performedin a timely mannerand are compliant with department policies and procedures, and accrediting agency requirements.

• Perform and practicepreventive maintenance on equipment per department schedule.

• Demonstratea general understanding of the concepts of laboratory medicine andutilizeproblem solving skills to ensure the accuracy of test results and proper equipment performance.

• Understandlaboratory quality control and quality assurance managementin accordance withaccreditation and regulatory requirements.

• Adhereto 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 Chemistryrequired

• National Certification as a Medical Technicianrequired

• Statelicensewhererequired(CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV)

• Knowledge of laboratory methods and the ability todemonstrateknowledge 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.

• Effectiveteamwork

• Effective and proactive problem solving anddecision-makingskills

• Ability to prioritize and organize work

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, 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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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 in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support over 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 cost 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 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