Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs moderate- and high-complexity laboratory testing, analyzes and reports test and quality control results, and follows laboratory procedures to protect specimen integrity and maintain patient result records. The role includes receiving specimens, printing labels, entering and verifying patient data, operating and troubleshooting test systems, and identifying issues that could affect test performance or result reporting. The technologist ensures test selections and reference ranges are age-appropriate, laboratory results are available promptly, and quality control and proficiency testing activities are completed appropriately. This is an evening-shift position from 1200 to 2230, with rotating weekends, at St. David’s Medical Center. No travel is required. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field and qualify for or hold the required medical technologist registration. The posting lists two years of generalist and blood bank experience in an acute care setting as preferred, while also stating that no experience is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field.
Graduation from a clinical rotation or internship from an accredited medical technology program, or completion of a 50-week military training course or acceptable equivalent that results in eligibility to take the Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science) registry exam.
Registration as a Medical Technologist (MT) by ASCP, NCA, or AMT, or evidence of a passing registry exam score within one year of hire.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) bachelor’s degree must be obtained within one year of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

Two years of generalist and blood bank experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Perform moderate- and high-complexity laboratory testing.
Analyze, review, and report test results and quality control results.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient result records.
Receive specimens, print labels, and enter and verify patient data accurately.
Operate and troubleshoot test systems.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or the reporting of test results.
Ensure test selection and reference ranges are age-appropriate.
Ensure timely availability of laboratory results.
Perform quality control activities appropriate to each assay and respond appropriately to outlier results.
Participate in proficiency testing activities in each applicable technical area.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
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.
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.