Medical Technologist

TriCities Hospital

Description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance is available!

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Technologist At TriCities Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Technologist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

What qualifications you will need:

• Demonstrates knowledge and understandingand puts into practice general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures.Reviews all policy changes as required.Adheres to all regulatory guidelines.

• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider the options, and formulatean appropriate courseof action.Recognizes and performs duties in an independent manner withno supervision.Possesses the ability to assume and carry out “tech-in-charge” duties, including the ability to direct the activities of staff or functions, when necessary.

• Demonstratesinitial and annual competency in allappropriate designatedlab sections within set deadlines.Accurately performsproficiencytesting when scheduled.Participates in continuing education activities.

• Participates in all facility/corporate mandatory annual training within set deadlines.

• Cooperatesin assisting the laboratory team in the completion of miscellaneous dutiesincludingspecimen receiving and putting away supplies when received in the department.

• Organizes and completes daily tasks in assignedarea{s}.

• Troubleshoots/resolves instrument problems and documents corrective actionappropriately; when necessary, performs instrumentation repairs.Investigates/resolves specimen collection problems using Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and specimen tracking tool whenappropriate.

• Performsquality control anddocumentsappropriately.Workswithin quality control limits andtrends, andfollows proper department procedure for corrective action.

• Performs preventative maintenance and safety checks of equipment and documentsaccording 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.

• Assessescompetency of testing personnelaccording to regulatory guidelines.

• Demonstratesknowledge and skill necessary to communicate with, provide care for, and assess dataappropriate tothe age of the patient served.

• EXPERIENCE

Preferred -1-2years experienceas Medical Technologist

EDUCATION

Required-BachelorsDegree in Medical Technology,Biological, Chemical or Physical Science.NursingDegree will beconsidered with the required CLIA acceptable courses.

CERTIFICATION

Required-Successful completion of registry within 6 months of hirefor anyone with a hire date of or after 1.1.2005.Continuing education tomaintainregistry/licensure asrequired.

Acceptable -Registry/Licensure in a specialty area will be considered.

Preferred-ASCP.Continuing education tomaintainregistry/licensureasrequired.

TriCities Hospitalhas provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A top performing hospital recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is stroke and chest pain accredited.

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is .

At TriCities Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten 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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.