Microbiology Technician PRN

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join CRL – Mountain Division, part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and testing including moderate and high complexity testing.
• Perform duties under the oversight of a department medical technologist and the direction of a department supervisor, manager, or director where State regulations require.
• Assure specimen processing and testing are performed in a timely manner and compliant with department policies, procedures, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Perform and practice preventive maintenance on equipment per department schedule.
• Demonstrate a general understanding of the concepts of laboratory medicine and utilize problem-solving skills to ensure the accuracy of test results and proper equipment performance.
• Understand laboratory quality control and quality assurance management in accordance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to department policy regarding quality control and quality assurance for laboratory testing and equipment performance.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry required.
• National Certification as a Medical Technician required.
• State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV).
• Knowledge of laboratory methods and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of microbiology and infectious disease processes with correlation of disease states and results.
• General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective teamwork, proactive problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.

Benefits

• 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.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, supporting more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.