Medical Technologist

$15,000 Sign on bonus available!

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Medical Technologist today with LewisGale Hospital Alleghany.

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Alleghany 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.

Come join our team as a Medical Technologist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Performs required procedures in the department sections according to protocol.
• Makes proper decisions utilizing job knowledge. Works in an independent manner.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the designated sections through Proficiency, Patient, and Quality Control testing.
• Prioritizes work to ensure completions within the assigned shift and within expected intervals, i.e., Stat, Routine, and Urgent.
• Assists the leadership in the completion of miscellaneous duties.
• Shares daily workload within the department including phlebotomy and processing.
• Maintains good communication with coordinators, co-workers and customers.
• Respects patient confidentiality. Demonstrates an awareness of patient/client expectations and always seeks to satisfy.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all laboratory computer related tasks.
• Performs and documents instrument maintenance. Performs quality control according to established procedures. Troubleshoots instruments effectively when appropriate.
• Understands and participates in laboratory QA/QC plan, safety policies, emergency preparedness plan and infection control plan.
• Understands/respects laboratory billing compliance plan. Adheres to guidelines set forth in Lab Billing Compliance Plan. Participates in Annual Billing Compliance and Code of Conduct/ Ethics courses.
• Initiates and documents patient teaching, including family and /or significant others. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assess data appropriate to the age of the patient served.

What qualifications you will need:

EXPERIENCE

• Required - Graduate of accredited school of Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Preferred -1-2 years experience as Medical Laboratory Technician

CERTIFICATION

• Required-ASCP/NCA eligible
• Preferred-ASCP/NCA certified

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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.