Certified Medical Laboratory Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Valley Regional Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services.

About the role

As a Certified Medical Laboratory Technician, you will utilize your skills and training to perform tests on samples of blood, urine, and other body fluids to obtain information used in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients' medical situations. You will perform laboratory tests and procedures requiring independent judgment and responsibility with supervision.

You will demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development, interpret age-specific needs, and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures. You will also meet mutually agreed-upon performance goals and display courteous behavior and cooperative relationships with customers and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various departments as needed (Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, UA, Micro, Path) based on skill levels.
• Perform testing on pending laboratory specimens.
• Perform proficiency testing as needed.
• Call and document critical values.
• Follow and perform Quality Control guidelines, documenting all corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain instruments or equipment (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or as needed).
• Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
• Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on age groups from newborns to geriatrics, if required.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your supervisor.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a laboratory science or qualification under CLIA guidelines for Medical Laboratory Technician.
• National Certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)).
• One to three years of experience preferred.
• Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA 88’, Subpart M – Personnel for Nonwaived Testing, sections 493.1423 and 493.1489.
• Good communication skills and basic computer skills.

Benefits

Valley Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with many common services at no cost or low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other discount programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About Valley Regional Medical Center

Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville, TX, and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. The hospital is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. Services include:

• Emergency medicine and a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center.
• Advanced Primary Stroke Center.
• Heart and Vascular services, including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, and heart imaging services.
• Women’s department with labor, delivery, and recovery in a home-like setting, a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day, and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.