Medical Technologist FSED

About the role

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

We are seeking a Medical Technologist FSED for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, and puts into practice general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures.
• Reviews all posted 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.
• Demonstrate initial and annual competency in all appropriate designated lab sections within set deadlines.
• Accurately performs proficiency testing when scheduled.
• Participates in continuing education activities.
• Participates in all facility/corporate mandatory annual training within set deadlines.
• Is cooperative in assisting the laboratory team in the completion of miscellaneous duties.
• Troubleshoots/resolves instrument problems and documents corrective action in appropriate log; when necessary, performs instrumentation repairs.
• Effectively investigates/resolves specimen collection problems using Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and specimen tracking tool when appropriate.
• Assures quality control is properly performed and logged, works within quality control limits and trends, and follows proper department procedure for corrective action.
• Preventative maintenance and safety checks of equipment are performed and documented according to schedule.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to train new employees and/or students in general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates cultural competence by being able to explain procedures by utilizing communication interventions as appropriate for all customers across all ages and populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and adheres to all policies relating to the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals for the Laboratory, including, but not limited to critical call read back and patient identification.
• Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science required; Associate’s degree with MT certification from a nationally accredited association will be accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree.

REQUIRED: Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Medical Laboratory Scientist. Must be obtained within 6 months of hire or start in position.

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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for 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, 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 Consumer Discounts
• 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 that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Pay

Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.64 - $42.90 / hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.