Medical Technologist
Company: LewisGale Medical Center
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Description This is a full time, mixed shift position.Do you
have the career opportunities as a Medical Technologist you want
with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you
to join LewisGale Medical Center which is part of the nation's
leading provider of healthcare services, HCA
Healthcare.BenefitsLewisGale 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.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our
teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to
work as a Medical Technologist where your passion for creating
positive patient interactions are 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
QualificationsOur Medical Technologists (MT) perform assigned
laboratory tests in specialty departments to include Hematology,
Clinical Chemistry, Blood Bank, Serology, Coagulation, Urinalysis,
and Microbiology.By conducting laboratory tests and procedures, you
will help to provide data for the diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention of disease.
- Day-to-day duties include complex analysis of microscopic,
immunologic, biologic, bacteriologic, hematologic, and chemical
tests and their results.
- You will also be responsible for specimen receiving and putting
away supplies when received in the department.
- You will troubleshoot/resolve instrument problems and document
corrective action in appropriate log and when necessary, perform
instrumentation repairs.
- Assure that quality control is properly performed and logged
and follow proper department procedure for corrective action.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to train new employees
and/or students.
- You will actively participate in phlebotomy and the accession
responsibilities.EXPERIENCE:Previous Medical Technologist or
Medical Lab Scientist experience is preferred.EDUCATION:A
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Biological, Chemical,
and/or Physical Science is required. A Nursing Degree will be
considered with the required CLIA acceptable courses. A Bachelor's
Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Science is
preferred.CERTIFICATION:Successful completion of registry within 12
months of hire for anyone with a hire date after 1/1/2005.
Registry/Licensure in a specialty area will be considered. An ASCP,
AMT,NCA, or HEW are preferred. Continuing education to maintain
registry/licensure is required.
- Medical Lab Scientist must be obtained within 1 year of
employment start date
- Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree has provided quality
healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained
physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of
the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize
in heart and vascular care-including the latest advanced technology
available through our designated Heart Center-as well as
orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral
health and cancer care.
At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends
to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to
each other because when we join together, our patients are cared
for in the safest and most compassionate way.
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 Medical Technologist 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.
Keywords: LewisGale Medical Center, Blacksburg , Medical Technologist, Healthcare , Salem, Virginia
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