Medical Lab Technician

HCA Healthcare•Salt Lake, UT

2d•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 technician follows written procedures and regulatory requirements and applies a general understanding of laboratory medicine to provide timely and accurate results. The role also includes specimen collection and processing, referral testing, and other non-technical duties as required. The technician supports departmental goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and coordination across departments. Employees are expected to demonstrate competence, accuracy, sound judgment, adherence to policies and the Code of Conduct, attention to patient and workplace safety, effective customer service and communication, productivity, time management, attendance, and cooperation. 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.
Successful completion of an official US 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); or previously qualified and continuously serving in a designated CLIA role in a CLIA-certified laboratory since 12/28/2024; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
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-response expectations.

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 applicable regulatory requirements.
Apply laboratory medicine concepts to ensure timely and accurate test results.
Perform specimen collection, processing, and referral testing, along with other non-technical duties as required.
Support departmental goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, work environment, and interdepartmental coordination.
Maintain competence and quality through adherence to policies, procedures, accuracy, and performance-improvement standards.
Follow the company Code of Conduct and applicable healthcare, privacy, security, ethics, and integrity standards.
Maintain patient safety, infection control, and general workplace safety practices.
Provide customer-focused service and effective communication.
Prioritize and manage time to meet responsibilities within appropriate timeframes, maintaining efficient work practices and appropriate attendance.
Work cooperatively, demonstrate flexibility during emergencies, and interact with respect, dignity, and professionalism.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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