Microbiology Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare • Brentwood, TN

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About The Position

HCA Healthcare is hiring a PRN Microbiology Technician to perform specimen processing and moderate- and high-complexity testing. Where required by state regulations, the technician works under the oversight of a department medical technologist and under the direction of a department supervisor, manager, or director. The role ensures testing is timely and complies with department procedures and accrediting agency requirements. It also involves preventive equipment maintenance, applying laboratory medicine concepts and problem-solving skills to support accurate results and proper equipment performance, and following laboratory quality control and assurance requirements.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry.
• National certification as a Medical Technician.
• State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, or WV).
• Knowledge of laboratory methods and ability to demonstrate knowledge of microbiology and infectious disease processes, including correlation of disease states and results.
• General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective teamwork skills.
• Effective and proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and moderate- and high-complexity testing.
• Perform duties under the oversight of a department medical technologist where state regulations require, and under the direction of a department supervisor, manager, or director.
• Ensure specimen processing and testing are timely and comply with department policies, procedures, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment according to the department schedule.
• Apply laboratory medicine concepts and problem-solving skills to ensure accurate test results and proper equipment performance.
• Follow department quality control and quality assurance policies for laboratory testing and equipment performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away-from-work programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree