Medical Lab Technician

HCA Healthcare•Ogden, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician performs stat and routine clinical laboratory testing in licensed technical disciplines 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 produce timely, accurate results. Non-technical duties may include specimen collection, processing, and referral testing as required. The position supports department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and coordination across departments. Employees are expected to maintain competence, follow policies and regulatory standards, promote patient safety and infection control, provide effective customer service and communication, meet responsibilities on time, and work cooperatively. Flexibility to perform duties during natural disasters and other emergencies is expected.

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 service in the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
Alternatively, previously qualified and serving in 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.

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 and ensure 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 health, and interdepartmental coordination.
Maintain competence, adhere to policies and procedures, and apply performance improvement standards.
Follow company Code of Conduct standards and applicable regulatory, privacy, ethics, and integrity requirements.
Maintain a safe work environment by applying patient safety, infection control, and general workplace practices.
Provide effective customer service and communication.
Prioritize and manage time to meet position responsibilities within appropriate timeframes.
Work cooperatively, show respect and professionalism, 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 and flexible spending accounts.
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.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.