Microbiology Technician PRN – Lab Diagnostics & QA

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services in Nashville is seeking a PRN Microbiology Technician to support specimen processing and testing across moderate and high complexity analyses.

You will work under supervision as needed, ensuring timely, accurate results and compliance with department policies and accrediting standards. This role emphasizes quality control, problem solving, and collaboration with the microbiology team.

Qualifications

• Associates 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 concepts and infectious disease processes.
• General knowledge of accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and testing including moderate and high complexity testing.
• Duties under oversight of department medical technologist where required.
• Ensure timely processing and testing compliant with policies and accrediting standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment per department schedule.
• Demonstrate understanding of laboratory medicine and ensure accuracy of results and equipment performance.
• Adhere to quality control and quality assurance policies.

Skills

Specimen processing

Moderate & high complexity testing

Quality control

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry

Job description

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services in Nashville is seeking a PRN Microbiology Technician to support specimen processing and testing across moderate and high complexity analyses.

You will work under supervision as needed, ensuring timely, accurate results and compliance with department policies and accrediting standards. This role emphasizes quality control, problem solving, and collaboration with the microbiology team.