Medical Technologist
HCA Healthcare
**Description**
**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 HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
**Benefits**
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
**_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**
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
Must demonstrate the ability to perform manual and automated test procedures, accurately report laboratory results, perform special calculations, and report critical values. Performs and reviews quality control; decides if results are within acceptable limits; researches problems and documents. Must ensure automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures daily or as needed. Must be knowledgeable of specimen requirements, processing procedures, and specimen rejection criteria. Must be familiar with the use of laboratory forms, requisitions, to include the laboratory information system. Must understand and remain compliant with hospital and department policies/procedures. Assist in the evaluation of new procedures and equipment. Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the section performance standards to enhance technical skills. Employee will be responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the neonate, infant child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population. He/she will perform tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager within his/her scope of training.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:**
Minimum Education and Training:
· Associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience.
· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology or related area of specialty preferred.
Minimum Work Experience:
1-2 year experience in a clinical laboratory
**Skills:**
Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and procedures.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good manual dexterity.
License/Registration/Certification:
MLT (ASCP) or MT (ASCP) or equivalent preferred or Registry eligible as a Medical Technologist
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-medical-center) is a **445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston** , adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are an accredited **Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center** and an accredited **Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI** . We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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