Medical Laboratory Tech
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Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Medical Laboratory Tech? At Memorial Health University Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Memorial Health University 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Tech like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Responsible for performing tests and reporting results of requested Laboratory procedures and providing physicians with accurate and timely results to aid them in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Works under the technical guidance of MT I, MT II, MT III, Laboratory Supervisor or Technical Manager. Complies with the Memorial Health Compliance Program, related policies and procedures and the Code of Business Practices; reports instances of perceived and actual non-compliance to Team Leader or through other reporting mechanisms.

Demonstrates skill and knowledge in principles and routine procedures, interprets and responds appropriately according to policies and practices. Consults Laboratory Supervisor / Technical Manager or more experienced technologist when necessary to make final decisions on any issue pertaining to the laboratory. Organizes, plans, and schedules workload to achieve efficiency and report results on a timely basis according to patient needs.

Exercises judgement to determine the acceptability of rejection of results according to standards set for test, and requests assistance when needed from more experience medical technologists or technical specialist. Abides by laboratory compliance policies and procedures.

Practices prescribed methods of collection, specimen and patient identification when receiving or collecting specimens. Understands and demonstrates skill in appropriate methods of care for all ages of patients with whom contact is made.

Performs daily maintenance procedures on equipment as required, assists in troubleshooting of equipment as necessary to insure proper operations for high quality test performance. Restocks work area with supplies and reagents. Follows lab policy for receiving and dating supplies. Maintains awareness of supply stock and informs appropriate personnel of supply shortages before they are depleted.

Adjusts to increases workloads and stressful situations as they occur, maintaining professional demeanor and cooperative partnership with others.

Performs and records results of quality control, documents corrective actions when results are not within defined limits. Performs CAP proficiency specimens as required. Participates in data collection for performance improvement indicators.

Maintains a neat, well-kept work area; practices infection control, (i.e., hand washing and wearing personal protective equipment, for the protection of patient and self). Performs other related responsibilities or higher complexity testing as required or requested by Laboratory Supervisor / Technical Manager.

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or Medical Lab Scientist
• No experience Required Years of Experience

Memorial Health University Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 600+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the region's only Level I trauma center and children's hospital, as well as the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine.

At Memorial Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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.

Good people beget good people. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Laboratory Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.