Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare•McAllen, TX

45d

About The Position

Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Rio Grande Regional Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits Rio Grande Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Medical Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications The Pathology and Clinical Lab Medical Technologist is a Bachelor's prepared Medical Technologist who obtains patient specimens, performs diagnostic tests, interprets and reports results. The technologist performs quality control testing and equipment maintenance, maintains inventory, and assists in training new employees and students. Technologists may specialize in hematology, blood bank, serology/urinalysis, chemistry or microbiology, or may be generalist proficient in all areas of the laboratory.

Requirements

Certification with ASCP or AMT. A candidate with a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology has one year from date of hire to obtain Certification
Bachelors Degree
Medical Lab Scientist must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

Responsibilities

Performs technical procedures proficiently in accordance with laboratory standards.
Verifies the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control values prior to reporting patient test results.
Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration procedures related to each test performed.
Resolves technical problems, ensures remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from laboratory's established performance specification.
Ensures proper specimen collection, identification, labeling and tagging of patients and samples.
Is knowledgeable of factors that influence test results.
Reports critical results to appropriate personnel
Performs CAP Surveys for all testing performed.
Assumes supervisory duties when needed
Assumes responsibility of being member of wellness team.
Performs phlebotomy accurately and efficiently 95% of time
Is familiar with front office policies and procedures and processes outpatient and industrial account specimens

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.