Microbiology Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Education support

Wellbeing programs

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Microbiology Technologist to join a high-volume, full-service laboratory. The role emphasizes independent testing of microbiology, serology and infectious disease samples, with a focus on accuracy, quality control and timely results.

The ideal candidate holds an appropriate degree, national certification, and state licensure where required, and demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills to support a patient-centered lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• National Certification as a Microbiology Technologist required
• State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV)
• Thorough knowledge of laboratory methods demonstrates knowledge of microbiology, serology and infectious disease processes
• General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements
• General knowledge of laboratory billing guidelines
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective teamwork
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize work

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing, microbiology, serology and infectious disease testing independently to include moderate and high complexity testing under the direction of a laboratory 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
• Apply concepts of laboratory medicine and utilize independent judgement and 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 for laboratory testing and equipment performance
• Act as a resource to peers and customers
• Models teamwork
• Assist in the orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective teamwork

Problem solving

Ability to prioritize and organize

Education

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

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

National Certification as a Microbiology Technologist

State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV)

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Microbiology Technologist? At HCA Healthcare, 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

You Will:

• Perform specimen processing, microbiology, serology and infectious disease testing independently to include moderate and high complexity testing under the direction of a laboratory 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.

• Apply concepts of laboratory medicine and utilize independent judgement and 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 for laboratory testing and equipment performance

• Act as a resource to peers and customers.

• Models teamwork.

• Assist in the orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.

You Should Have:

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry preferred

• National Certification as a Microbiology Technologist required

• State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV)

• Thorough knowledge of laboratory methods demonstrates knowledge of microbiology, serology and infectious disease processes with correlation of disease states and results.

• General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements

• General knowledge of laboratory billing guidelines

• Excellent communication skills.

• Effective teamwork

• Effective and proactive problem solving and decision-making skills

• 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:

• 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 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

"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 Microbiology Technologist 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.