Medical Lab Technician

HCA Healthcare • Ogden, UT

8d • 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 technician follows written procedures and regulatory requirements and applies a general understanding of laboratory medicine to produce timely, accurate results. Duties may also include specimen collection, processing, and referral testing.

The role supports departmental goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and coordination across departments. Employees are expected to perform competently and accurately, follow company and regulatory standards, protect patient privacy, maintain safety and infection-control practices, communicate effectively, manage time and attendance, 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.
• 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 a designated CLIA role in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of 12/28/2024 and continuously since that date.
• State license where required in California, Florida, Louisiana, or Nevada. A 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.
• Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience are accepted.

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.
• Apply laboratory medicine concepts to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Collect, process, and refer specimens as required.
• Support departmental goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and interdepartmental coordination.
• Maintain competence, accuracy, good judgment, and adherence to performance-improvement standards.
• Follow the company Code of Conduct and applicable regulatory, privacy, security, ethics, and integrity standards.
• Maintain patient safety, infection control, and general workplace safety.
• Communicate effectively and focus on satisfying customer needs.
• Prioritize and manage time to complete responsibilities efficiently and maintain appropriate attendance.
• Cooperate with colleagues and perform duties during natural disasters and other emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree