Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician

Hourly Wage Estimate: $22.61 - $31.65 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

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Do you have the career opportunities as a Medical Laboratory Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriCities Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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 little or 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. Assesses competency of others after two years of testing experience in the laboratory.
• 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(s).
• 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 preventative maintenance and safety checks of equipment and documents according to schedule.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to train new employees and/or students in general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to communicate with, provide care for, and assess data appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Education & Experience

• REQUIRED- Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Biological, Chemistry or Physical Science. Nursing Degree will be considered with the required CLIA acceptable courses
• PREFERRED -Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician

Licenses, Certifications & Training

• REQUIRED -MLT-Must be obtained within 12 months for anyone with a hire date of or after 1.1.2005. Continuing education to maintain registry/licensure required. ASCP or AMT accepted

Benefits

TriCities 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is .

At TriCities Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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 Laboratory Technician 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.