Medical Technologist

Hourly Wage Estimate: 30.64 - 42.90 / hour

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Medical Technologist

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding and puts into practice general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures. Reviews all policy changes as required. Adheres to all regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider the options, and formulate an appropriate course of action. Recognizes and performs duties in an independent manner with no supervision. Possesses the ability to assume and carry out “tech-in-charge” duties, including the ability to direct the activities of staff or functions, when necessary.
• Demonstrates initial and annual competency in all appropriate designated lab sections within set deadlines. Accurately performs proficiency testing when scheduled. Participates in continuing education activities.
• Participates in all facility/corporate mandatory annual training within set deadlines.
• Cooperates in assisting the laboratory team in the completion of miscellaneous duties including specimen receiving and putting away supplies when received in the department.
• Organizes and completes daily tasks in assigned area.
• Troubleshoots/resolves instrument problems and documents corrective action appropriately; when necessary, performs instrumentation repairs. Investigates/resolves specimen collection problems using Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and specimen tracking tool when appropriate.
• Performs quality control and documents appropriately. Works within quality control limits and trends, and follows proper department procedure for corrective action.
• Performs preventive maintenance and safety checks of equipment and documents according to schedule.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to train new employees and/or students in general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures.
• Assesses competency of testing personnel according to regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to communicate with, provide care for, and assess data appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Experience

• Preferred - experience as a Medical Technologist/ Medical Lab Scientist

Education

• Required- Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology, Biological, Chemical or Physical Science. Nursing Degree will be considered with the required CLIA acceptable courses.
• Preferred - Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Science

Certification

• Required- Successful completion of registry within 12 months of hire for anyone with a hire date of or after 1.1.2005. Continuing education to maintain registry/licensure as required. MT and ASCP accepted.
• Acceptable - Registry/Licensure in a specialty area will be considered.
• Preferred- ASCP/ AMT/ NCA/HEW. Continuing education to maintain registry/licensure as required.

Benefits

Henrico Doctors Hospital, 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

Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, womens services and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors Hospitals consists of three community campuses - Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors Hospitals along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center. Envisioned, founded and supported by a group of independent physicians looking to provide high-quality care in an accessible community setting, Henrico Doctors proudly remains committed to providing patients with the best care possible.

Medical Technologist opening.

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.