Medical Lab Technician

HCA Healthcare • Ogden, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician performs stat and routine clinical laboratory testing in technical discipline areas for which the individual and department are licensed. The role operates under the oversight of a medical technologist and the direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager, or director. Work is performed according to written procedures and regulatory requirements, using a general understanding of laboratory medicine to produce timely and accurate results. Non-technical duties include specimen collection and processing, as well as referral testing, as required by the department.

The technician supports department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and coordination within and across departments. Employees are expected to maintain competence and quality, follow company and regulatory standards, promote safety and privacy, provide effective customer service and communication, meet productivity expectations, and work cooperatively. Flexibility to perform duties during natural disasters and other emergencies is expected. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology, or successful completion of an official U.S. Military Medical Laboratory Procedures Training Course of at least 50 weeks with the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician), or qualification and continuous service in a designated CLIA role at a CLIA-certified laboratory since 12/28/2024; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is also accepted.
• State license where required (California, Florida, Louisiana, or Nevada).
• ASCP (MLT), AMT (MLT), or equivalent certification; non-certified individuals must obtain certification within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working in a CLIA-certified laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform stat and routine clinical laboratory testing in licensed technical discipline areas.
• Follow written procedures and regulatory requirements while producing timely and accurate results.
• Perform specimen collection, processing, and referral testing as required.
• Support department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, workplace environment, and departmental coordination.
• Maintain competence and quality by following policies and procedures and applying performance-improvement standards.
• Conform to the company Code of Conduct and applicable regulatory standards, including standards for security, privacy, ethics, and integrity.
• Maintain a safe work environment and apply patient-safety, infection-control, and general workplace practices.
• Focus on customer needs, maintain effective customer interactions, and communicate effectively.
• Meet position responsibilities within appropriate timeframes, prioritize work, manage time, and support efficient attendance and work practices.
• Work cooperatively, respectfully, and flexibly, including during natural disasters and other emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree