Medical Lab Technician

HCA Healthcare•Salt Lake, UT

9d•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, 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 a general understanding of laboratory medicine to provide timely, accurate results. Non-technical duties may include specimen collection, processing, and referral testing as required. The technician supports departmental goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and coordination across departments. The role emphasizes accurate, consistent work; compliance with company and regulatory standards; patient safety and infection control; customer service and communication; timely productivity and attendance; and cooperative teamwork. Employees may be expected to perform duties during natural disasters and other emergencies. This position is based at the Taylorsville freestanding emergency department in Taylorsville, Utah, and is scheduled Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology.
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 and continuously since that date.
State license where required (CA, FL, LA, or NV); Tennessee license is available but not required for testing personnel.
ASCP (MLT), AMT (MLT), or equivalent certification; non-certified individuals must obtain certification within one year of hire.
Ability to perform the role's laboratory, compliance, safety, customer service, productivity, and teamwork responsibilities.

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 under the oversight of a medical technologist and direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager, or director.
Follow written procedures and regulatory requirements and produce timely, accurate laboratory results.
Perform non-technical duties, including specimen collection, processing, and referral testing, as required.
Support department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and interdepartmental coordination.
Maintain competence, follow policies and procedures, and apply performance improvement standards consistently.
Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and applicable regulatory standards, including requirements related to 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 demonstrate effective communication.
Prioritize and manage time to complete responsibilities within appropriate timeframes and maintain appropriate attendance.
Work cooperatively, demonstrate respect and professionalism, and remain flexible in performing duties during natural disasters and other emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement.

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 and 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 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.