Microbiology Technician

Microbiology Technician

Description

This is an evening shift position (2-10pm) with rotating weekends. Shift differentials provided! Capital Division Central Laboratory 9211 Arboretum Parkway, Suite 500, Richmond, VA 23236

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

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.

We are seeking a Microbiology 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

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

'Across HCA Healthcares 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 Microbiology 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.