Medical Lab Technician

HCA Healthcare•Salt Lake, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician performs stat and routine clinical laboratory testing in licensed technical discipline areas under the oversight of a medical technologist and the direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager, or director. The role follows written procedures and regulatory requirements and applies general knowledge of laboratory medicine to produce timely, accurate results. Non-technical duties may include specimen collection and processing, as well as referral testing. The technician supports department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and coordination across departments. The role requires consistent adherence to policies, procedures, performance-improvement standards, the company Code of Conduct, and applicable regulatory and safety practices. Employees are expected to communicate effectively, provide customer-focused service, manage priorities and time, maintain appropriate attendance, and work cooperatively and respectfully with others. Flexibility to perform duties during natural disasters and other emergencies is expected. The position is at Taylorsville FSED, 2678 Taylorsville Boulevard, Taylorsville, Utah 84129. The stated schedule is Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology.
Alternatively, successful completion of an official U.S. Military Medical Laboratory Procedures Training Course of at least 50 weeks and having held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
Alternatively, previously qualified and serving in the designated CLIA role(s) in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of 12/28/2024, continuously since that date.
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.
Ability to meet the role's quality, compliance, safety, customer-service, productivity, teamwork, and emergency-flexibility expectations.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working in a CLIA-certified laboratory.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Perform stat and routine clinical laboratory testing in licensed technical discipline areas.
Follow written procedures and regulatory requirements while applying laboratory medicine concepts to provide timely and accurate results.
Perform non-technical duties, including specimen collection, specimen processing, and referral testing, as required.
Support department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, work environment, and interdepartmental coordination.
Maintain competence, follow policies and procedures, and apply performance-improvement standards consistently.
Conform to the company Code of Conduct and applicable regulatory standards, and protect security, privacy, ethics, and integrity.
Maintain a safe work environment by following patient-safety, infection-control, and general workplace practices.
Provide customer-focused service and communicate effectively.
Prioritize and manage time to meet position responsibilities within appropriate timeframes; maintain efficient work practices and appropriate attendance.
Work cooperatively and respectfully, and remain flexible to perform duties during natural disasters and other emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
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.