Microbiology Technician - Military Veterans

Description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance is Available!

Night Shift, 11p-730a rotating weekends

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 Healthcare 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(an) 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

You Will:  

• Perform specimen processing and testing include moderate and high complexity testing. Where State regulations require, performs duties under the oversight of a department medical technologist and the direction of a department supervisor, manager or director.  
• Assure that specimen processing and testing performed are performed in a timely manner and are compliant with department policies and procedures, and accrediting agency requirements.  
• Perform and practice preventive maintenance on equipment per department schedule.  
• Demonstrate a general understanding of the concepts of laboratory medicine and utilizes problem solving skills to ensure the accuracy of test results and proper equipment performance.  
• Understand laboratory quality control and quality assurance management in accordance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.  
• Adhere to department policy with regards to quality control and quality assurance with regards to laboratory testing and equipment performance. 

You Should Have:  

• Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required  
• National Certification as a Medical Technician required 
• State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV)  
• Knowledge of laboratory methods and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of microbiology and infectious disease processes with correlation of disease states and results.  
• General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements  
• Excellent communication skills.  
• Effective team work  
• Effective and proactive problem solving and decision making skills  
• Ability to prioritize and organize work  

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support over 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

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.