Lab Medical Technologist

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.64 - $61.60 / hour
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Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Lab Medical Technologist Full Time with Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the general supervision of the director of laboratory services or designee performs laboratory tests demonstrating understanding of normal ranges due to sex and/or age from neonatal through geriatric population groups. Performs automated, semi-automated and manual procedures in the fields of bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, coagulation, serology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology according to established procedures and policies. Reports result according to established professional standards, following interpretation, verification and validation of procedures. Works actively and is cooperative with nursing and other hospital staff to ensure timely patient care. Assists with regulatory compliance.

• The Technologist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status, and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the age-specific need, and to provide the care needed as described in the department policies and procedures.
• The Technologist remains calm in crisis and emergency situations and directs staff members effectively and appropriately.
• The Technologist maintains professional and effective working relationships with all members of the Health Care Team.

What qualifications you will need:

Must meet one of the following for Education requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university and successful score on a national examination for certification approved by the State Board
• Completion of three years of academic study with a minimum of 90 semester hours at an accredited college or university in a curriculum involving biological or physical science and at least 12 months training at a school of medical technology approved by a national accrediting agency and pass a national examination for certification approved by the State Board
• Bachelor degree in one of the chemical , physical or biological sciences at an accredited college or university, have at least one year of additional full time experience or training in a specialty or subspecialty in which he/she performs tests and pass a national examination for certification approved by the State Board
• Pass the examination for clinical laboratory technologists given by the State of Nevada Division of Health Bureau of Licensure and Certification

Licensure requirements:

• Current State license (or within six months of hire) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, General Supervisor is preferred. Per Diem staff are required to have a Clinical Laboratory Technologist License.

Experience requirements:

• Two years' experience as a medical technologist in a large clinical laboratory preferred. Generalist experience in all areas of the laboratory including Blood Bank is preferred

Benefits

Southern Hills Hospital and 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Southern Hills Hospital is a 260+ bed acute care hospital. We provide emergency and pediatric emergency services. Our facility also offers a behavioral health unit serving teens and adults, an accredited Chest Pain Center , a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a dedicated orthopedic and spine unit. In addition, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center provides women with top level care with our OB-GYN, Level III NICU, diagnostic imaging and surgical services. We are also certified by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America, in disease-specific areas.

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.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Lab Medical Technologist Full Time opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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