Microbiology Technician - HCA Healthcare
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047
About the Job
Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a Microbiology Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA's Mountain Division Central Laboratory which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
HCA Healthcare 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
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Microbiology Technician 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
Seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to provide expertise and champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do.
You Will:
- Handle and prepare pathology tissue and cytology samples for review by the pathologist under the supervision of a Medical Technologist or direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager or director
- Perform specimen retrieval from OR, preparation of tissues for, processing, batching and referral of cases to referral laboratories as required
- Appropriately seek guidance from medical technologists, supervisors, department head, and medical director in the review and interpretation of clinical laboratory data
- Complete all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results
- Perform stat procedures, timed studies, and routine tests within established turnaround time targets
- Perform quality control procedures per protocol and complete necessary documentation to maintain specimen integrity throughout all processes
You Should Have:
- A 2 Year/Associate Degree in a Science discipline is required
- A State of Florida Technician License is required OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process
- Microbiology technical specialty
- 2 years of experience in a high-volume microbiology is preferred
Seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to provide expertise and champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do.
You Will:
- Handle and prepare pathology tissue and cytology samples for review by the pathologist under the supervision of a Medical Technologist or direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager or director
- Perform specimen retrieval from OR, preparation of tissues for, processing, batching and referral of cases to referral laboratories as required
- Appropriately seek guidance from medical technologists, supervisors, department head, and medical director in the review and interpretation of clinical laboratory data
- Complete all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results
- Perform stat procedures, timed studies, and routine tests within established turnaround time targets
- Perform quality control procedures per protocol and complete necessary documentation to maintain specimen integrity throughout all processes
You Should Have:
- A 2 Year/Associate Degree in a Science discipline is required
- A State of Florida Technician License is required OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process
- Microbiology technical specialty
- 2 years of experience in a high-volume microbiology is preferred
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 Microbiology Technician 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 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.