Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medical Technologist with TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Position Responsibilities

• Analysis of various body fluids relating to the fields of microbiology, chemistry, serology, toxicology, urinalysis, coagulation, blood gases, special chemistry, and therapeutic drug monitoring to aid in the diagnosis of certain disease states.
• Microscopic analysis of human cells relating to the fields of hematology and clinical microscopy to aid in the diagnosis of certain disease states.
• Analysis of human blood relating to the field of immunohematology to provide adequate blood supply to the community and to aid in the diagnosis of certain disease states.
• Analysis of human sites of infection to identify pathogenic organisms relating to the fields of microbiology, mycology, mycobacteriology, virology, and parasitology to aid in the diagnosis of infectious disease states.
• Performance of Quality Control, maintenance, and trouble shooting of all analyzers and testing methodologies to insure quality of laboratory results.
• Computer entry - Accessioning of patients in the LIS Laboratory Information System and Resulting and Verifying said results in the LIS.
• Communicates proper knowledge of test results to physicians, nurses, and clients (i.e. Panic values).
• Perform phlebotomies on patients to obtain proper samples for analysis, when applicable.
• Answer incoming calls from clients, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory, ordering, etc.
• Assists in training new employees/students.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Prioritize STAT, scheduled and outpatient orders.
• Display courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.
• Assist physician offices with all laboratory needs.
• Maintain a clean working area.
• Maintain patient/employee confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Complete assigned duties efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Performs duties necessary to ensure quality in the department.
• Seek guidance and direction when necessary.
• Demonstrate the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current Medical Technologist licensure
• Basic computer skills

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center, 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

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center is a 109-bed acute care hospital in Springfield Tennessee that is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of Robertson County and the surrounding areas. We offer a full array of services, including emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, women's care and diagnostic imaging. Our Mission is to enhance community and patient wellness through the teamwork of skilled and compassionate employees and physicians.

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.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Medical Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.