Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician

Hourly wage estimate: $29.87 - $46.83. Factors such as skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in this role may influence the actual salary.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician to join HCA HealthONE Swedish, part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services. At HCA/HealthONE, we recognize the critical role our Lab Departments play in our success and are dedicated to the growth and development of our employees. We provide the tools and resources needed to succeed in our organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical quality testing for neonates, pediatrics, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in the laboratory setting in compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, AABB, FDA, and CLIA standards.
• Maintain a thorough understanding and application of Medical Technologist practices due to the critical nature of patient testing.
• Continuously strive to improve clinical testing through formal and informal education.
• Maintain knowledge of all procedures and protocols.
• Perform required quality control and function verification of equipment.

Requirements

• ASCP or AMT certification required within 6 months of hire (ASCP preferred). Continued employment is based on valid certification.
• Associate degree in a related science required; Bachelor’s degree in a related science preferred.
• College graduates or equivalents who have passed a certification examination for Medical Technologist by ASCP or AMT, or have completed an accredited MLT program with ASCP Board Certification, are also accepted.
• Experience in a hospital laboratory is desired but not necessary.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Swedish offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Organization

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Services span the continuum of care, including seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation.

Swedish, an acute care hospital with 408 licensed beds and a proud member of the community for over 115 years, is a national leader in neurosciences and serves as the region’s preeminent referral center for advanced stroke treatment. It was the state’s first Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Swedish also features a robust robotics program, a certified burn and reconstructive center, and a wide-ranging oncology center.

Consistently recognized among the Denver Business Journal’s top corporate philanthropists, HCA HealthONE was named one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed over $1 million in cash and in-kind donations last year, along with more than $400 million in federal, state, and local taxes. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times and spent an estimated $3.7 billion in recent years on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.