Lead Medical Lab Scientist

HCA•Spruce Pine, NC

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About The Position

Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Lead Medical Lab Scientist today with Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. Role Summary: The Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist assists the Laboratory Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory programs and activities consistent with Department Leadership direction; provides technical guidance to all laboratory positions and is expected to function as a bench MLS performing both routine and complex laboratory analysis and/or identification procedures on blood, tissue, and body fluids without direct supervision. Assists in monitoring quality control data to insure that results or procedures are accurate and precise and as needed performs administrate functions in the absence of the Laboratory Manager. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Medical Lab Scientist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Required Educations: Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or other life sciences from an accredited college.
Required Certification: ASCP Certification or equivalent certification by a nationally recognized board/agency as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. If not certified at time of hire, must be registry eligible and become certified by ASCP (or equivalent nationally recognized board/agency) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. Must maintain certification status if required by certifying agency.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from an accredited college.
Preferred Certification: Certification by ASCP (or equivalent certification by a nationally recognized board/agency) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Preferred Experience: One year post graduate Laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Assists the Laboratory Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory programs and activities consistent with Department Leadership direction
Provides technical guidance to all laboratory positions
Functions as a bench MLS performing both routine and complex laboratory analysis and/or identification procedures on blood, tissue, and body fluids without direct supervision
Assists in monitoring quality control data to insure that results or procedures are accurate and precise
As needed performs administrate functions in the absence of the Laboratory Manager

Benefits

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.