Microbiology Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Microbiology Technologist PRN to join its Laboratory Services team. This role supports patient care by performing microbiology, serology and infectious disease testing with independence under supervision.

You will ensure timely, accurate results, maintain equipment, participate in quality control, and mentor colleagues as needed within a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required.
• Bachelors 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)

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing, microbiology, serology and infectious disease testing independently.
• Assure timely processing and testing in compliance with policies and accrediting agency requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment per department schedule.
• Apply concepts of laboratory medicine and use independent judgement to ensure accuracy of results and equipment performance.
• Understand laboratory quality control and quality assurance per accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to department policy regarding quality control and quality assurance for testing and equipment performance.
• Act as a resource to peers and customers.
• Models teamwork.
• Assist in orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

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

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

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

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:

• Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required
• Bachelors 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 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

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. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder"

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

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