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 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 a general understanding of laboratory medicine to deliver timely, accurate results. Duties also include specimen collection and processing, as well as referral testing when required. The technician supports departmental goals related to service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and coordination with other departments. Employees are expected to maintain competence and quality, follow the Code of Conduct and applicable regulatory standards, protect privacy and security, and uphold patient safety and infection-control practices. The role also requires effective customer service and communication, timely and productive work, cooperation, flexibility during emergencies, and respectful professional interactions. Other duties may be assigned. This position is based at West Valley FSED in West Valley City, Utah, and is scheduled Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.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); or previously qualified and continuously serving in the designated CLIA role(s) in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024.
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 perform assigned duties competently and follow laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements.

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, accurate results.
Collect and process specimens and perform referral testing as required.
Support departmental 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.
Adhere to company Code of Conduct and applicable regulatory, privacy, security, ethics, and integrity standards.
Maintain patient safety, infection control, and general workplace safety practices.
Provide effective customer service and communication.
Prioritize and manage time to complete responsibilities within appropriate timeframes and maintain attendance and productivity.
Cooperate with team members, remain flexible during natural disasters and other emergencies, and interact respectfully and professionally.
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 and 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 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.