Microbiology Technician

HCA Healthcare • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Microbiology Technician performs 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 the direction of a department supervisor, manager, or director. The role ensures that processing and testing are timely and comply with department procedures and accrediting-agency requirements. It also includes performing preventive maintenance on equipment, applying laboratory medicine concepts and problem-solving skills to support accurate results and equipment performance, and following quality control and quality assurance requirements.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services provides clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services to support patient care. Its operations include core, histology, microbiology, and hospital-based rapid-response laboratories. The company describes a total rewards package that supports colleagues' health, careers, and retirement; benefit eligibility may vary by location.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry.
• National certification as a Medical Technician.
• State license where required: California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, or West Virginia.
• 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.
• 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 help ensure accurate test results and proper equipment performance.
• Understand and follow laboratory quality control and quality assurance requirements in accordance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Where state regulations require, perform duties under the oversight of a department medical technologist and the direction of a department supervisor, manager, or director.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree