Blood Bank Coordinator Lab Tech - HCA Healthcare

Description

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Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Coord Laboratory Technician opening with HCA HealthONE Swedish today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Swedish, 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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We are seeking a(an) Coord Laboratory Technician for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager, coordinates the Blood Bank Department operation. Blood Bank Coordinator assures that the department meets technical requirements for all regulatory agencies. Evaluates and establishes new procedures and reviews existing policies and procedures, and implement changes where needed. Reviews all quality control in the department and resolves any associated problems. He/she will help develop, implement, and monitor the department budget. The Coordinator will help with new staff orientation and ongoing competencies for all staff in the department. Maintains excellent communication with Lab Manager, Lab Director and Pathologists. Performs all responsibilities of a bench technologist in Blood Bank. Must be technically proficient and detail-oriented and capable of performing several diverse tasks at the same time. Other related duties as required or assigned by the Laboratory Manager. The Coordinator communicates with other allied health care professionals according to job requirements. He/she maintains current procedural protocols, computer files, equipment maintenance program, and quality control data. Directs the quality improvement program of the Blood bank department. Acts as a resource person for the Transfusion Committee for Swedish Medical Center.

What qualifications you will need:

• ASCP, NCA, AMT or HEW required. SBB (ASCP) preferred.
• A college graduate or equivalent who has passed a certification examination for Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP, NCA, AMT OR HEW Certification. NCA and ASCP Certification requires a B.A. or B.S. in Medical Technology or related field (Chemistry, Biology, etc.), and one year internship or appropriate experience prior to examination. HEW Certification requires a combination of education and experience (military or otherwise) prior to examination. Associate degree and successful completion of an accredited MLT program, with ASCP Board Certification.
• Two to four years of recent experience in related field.
• Must have good theoretical knowledge of transfusion medicine and technical skill in antigen/antibody identification. Must have good understanding of compatibility testing and interpretation. Must be able to make independent decisions and demonstrate effective oral and written communication. Must have the ability to work with departmental instrumentation and systems. Must demonstrate above average manual dexterity and visual acuity and possess good color discrimination skills. Must be able to work under pressure and demonstrate ability to coordinate multiple procedures, handle frequent interruptions, and supervise diverse personalities and skill levels. Must demonstrate good fiscal management skills.
• Must be able to work independently within laboratory guidelines; must have the ability to make good decisions about the need to solicit input from the Lab Manager, Laboratory Director and/or Clinical Pathologist(s). Must proceed on his/her own initiative in compliance with policies, procedures, and practices prescribed by the Laboratory Management.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Swedish, a proud member of the community for more than 115 years. An acute care hospital with 408 licensed beds, HCA HealthONE Swedish is a national leader in neurosciences and serves as the region’s preeminent referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the state’s first Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. HCA HealthONE Swedish is also home to a robust robotics program, a certified burn and reconstructive center, and a wide-ranging oncology center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Coord Laboratory Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing 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.