Medical Technologist PRN
About The Position
Chippenham Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a PRN Medical Technologist. The role performs laboratory work in accordance with general and department-specific policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The technologist works independently with little or no supervision, completes assigned daily tasks, and helps the laboratory team with miscellaneous duties such as receiving specimens and putting away supplies. The position includes maintaining competency in designated laboratory sections, completing proficiency testing and required training, troubleshooting instruments, investigating specimen collection issues, and supporting quality control and equipment maintenance. The technologist may also train new employees or students and must communicate procedures appropriately across customer ages and populations while following laboratory patient-safety requirements. A bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science is required. Candidates must be registry eligible and successfully complete MT or MLS certification within 18 months of hire. ASCP or AMT is accepted. One to two years of Medical Technologist experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science.
- Registry eligible; successfully complete MT or MLS certification within 18 months of hire.
- ASCP or AMT certification accepted.
- Continuing education required to maintain registry or licensure.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience as a Medical Technologist.
Responsibilities
- Follow general laboratory and department- or section-specific policies and procedures, review posted policy changes, and adhere to regulatory guidelines.
- Assess situations, consider available options, and determine an appropriate course of action; perform duties independently with little or no supervision.
- Demonstrate initial and annual competency in designated laboratory sections within established deadlines.
- Perform scheduled proficiency testing accurately and participate in continuing education and mandatory facility or corporate training.
- Assist the laboratory team with miscellaneous duties, including specimen receiving and putting away supplies.
- Organize and complete daily tasks in assigned areas.
- Troubleshoot and resolve instrument problems, document corrective actions, and perform instrumentation repairs when necessary.
- Investigate and resolve specimen collection problems using the Outstanding Specimen Report and specimen tracking tool when appropriate.
- Perform and log quality control, work within quality control limits and trends, and follow procedures for corrective action.
- Perform and document scheduled equipment preventive maintenance and safety checks.
- Train new employees and/or students in general laboratory and department- or section-specific policies and procedures.
- Explain procedures using appropriate communication interventions for customers across ages and populations.
- Follow laboratory policies related to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, including critical call read-back and patient identification.
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
