Microbiology Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Education support

Fertility & family benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Microbiology Technologist to perform stat and routine microbiology and serology testing, and to support department goals. The role emphasizes accurate results and teamwork within a large, ethical healthcare system.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree in science (bachelor's preferred) and prefer experience in a clinical laboratory. HCA offers a robust benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A 2 Year/Associate’s Degree in a science.
• A 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
• Technical specialty in Microbiology with additional experience in Serology/Immunology preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in a clinical laboratory setting is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform stat and routine microbiology and/or serology testing.
• Apply theoretical concepts of laboratory medicine using independent judgement to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Perform non-technical duties including specimen receipt, processing, storage, retrieval and submission of samples for referral testing as required.
• Support the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Education

2 Year/Associate’s Degree in science

4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

15300 College Blvd. Lenexa, KS 66219

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.

Seeking a Microbiology Technologist / Microbiologist / Micro Technologist to provideexpertiseand champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do.

What you will do in this role:

• Perform stat and routine microbiology and/or serology testing
• Apply theoretical concepts of laboratory medicine using independent judgement to ensure timely and accurate results
• Perform non-technical duties including, but not limited to specimen receipt, processing, storage, retrieval and submission of samples for referral testing as required
• Support the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities

What Qualifications you will need:

• A 2 Year/Associate’s Degree in a science
• A 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology is preferred
• Technical specialty in Microbiology with additional experience in Serology/Immunology preferred
• 2 years’ experience in a clinical laboratory setting is helpful

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

• 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.

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.