Microbiology Technologist PRN

Job Summary

You Will:

• Perform specimen processing, microbiology, serology and infectious disease testing independently to include moderate and high complexity testing under the direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager or director.
• Assure that specimen processing and testing performed are performed in a timely manner and are compliant with department policies and procedures, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Practice preventive maintenance on equipment per department schedule.
• Apply concepts of laboratory medicine and utilize independent judgement and 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 with regards to quality control and quality assurance for laboratory testing and equipment performance.
• Act as a resource to peers and customers.
• Model teamwork.
• Aid in the orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

HCA Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, offering a wide range of services across the continuum of care. As a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, HCA Healthcare supports over 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple 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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."

- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., Co-Founder, HCA Healthcare