Microbiology Coord Laboratory - Military Veterans

Description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.34 - $42.47 / hour
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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Coord Laboratory? At Eastern Idaho Regional 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

Eastern Idaho Regional 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 Coord Laboratory like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Responsible for the overall technical and administrative operation of the Microbiology dept: Performs and demonstrates proficiency and understanding in one or more areas of the clinical laboratory, assists in instructing other personnel as assigned, and performs clinical laboratory tests and procedures which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility. Assures that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times. • Directs daily operations including decision-making, response to problems, identifying issues and errors and taking corrective action. Demonstrates technical expertise. • Monitors, maintains, and controls departmental supply inventory and expense. • Assists with development of operating and capital budgets. • Contributes to good employee relationships and provides for staff development. Responsible for development and retention of technical staff. • Adheres to proper resource allocation and coordination. Ensures maximum efficiency in use of personnel. Develops shift assignments to ensure proper coverage of the department. • Demonstrates and encourages innovation and creativity. Responds to changes in clinical laboratory medicine. Motivates and educates staff to challenge traditional operational methods; i.e., scheduling, processes, etc. • Manages and shares daily workload. Uses time wisely. Provides a productive atmosphere. Manages specialty areas and/or assignments in compliance with general laboratory standards. • Ensures competency testing is current and documented for personnel working in respective department(s). • Writes and conducts performance appraisals as well as conducts coaching and counseling sessions as necessary with documentation. • Provides in services and training. • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of test methodologies and quality control. • Responsible for the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures. • Responsible for an “inspection ready” department at all times. Develops a continuous process to achieve this state of readiness. • Maintains good communication with laboratory leadership, pathologists, co-workers, team members and customers. Respects patient confidentiality. Demonstrates an awareness of patient/client expectations and seeks to always satisfy. • Demonstrates proficiency in all laboratory computer related tasks. Provides training to employees as necessary. • Ensures that all instrument maintenance is performed and documented. Administers to all established quality control procedures. Troubleshoots instruments effectively when appropriate. • Develops and monitors a departmental quality improvement program. • Trains new employees, meets timelines for completion with accurate documentation. • Promotes positive customer relations, which contributes to the strength and growth of the department.• Operates with minimal supervision and must discern the necessity of informing the Laboratory Director of unusual concerns and situations. • Effectively relates to customers and demonstrates service oriented attitude. • Instructs and provides practical training to clinical laboratory science students. • Adheres to the Hospital’s policies and demonstrates compliance with the Code of Ethics and the Laboratory Billing Compliance Plan. • Adheres to the Hospital’s Safety Policies and demonstrates safe practices in patient care areas. • Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm. • Participates in Continuing Education activities. • Completes mandatory in services within allotted time frame. • Slack times at work should be used to perform duties such as cleaning and disinfecting the work area, stocking and rotating supplies, performing equipment maintenance and maintaining continuing education activities. 

Education & Experience: • Bachelor’s in Medical Technology or Related Sciences Required • 1yr of focused Microbiology experience required. 3yrs clinical laboratory experience with 1yr specializing in Microbiology. Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience Licenses, Certifications, & Training: • Certified by: ASCP, HEW, HHS, or AMT Required.  

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) is a full-service hospital with 318+ patient beds. Our hospital is the largest medical facility in the region. We serve southeast Idaho, western Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, and parts of Montana. Our facility has an ER, a Level II Trauma Center, a Level 1 ICU (one of two in Idaho), and the only Burn Center in the state of Idaho. We have the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for critically ill children. Our 74-bed Behavioral Health Center offers inpatient and outpatient mental health care for adolescents and adults.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and EIRMC are all about caring for people. This care extends to patients, families, and colleagues.

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.

"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 Coord Laboratory 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.