Microbiology Technologist

Microbiology Technologist

IRL Capital Division

Richmond VA

Description

Come join our team as a Microbiology Technologist. We care for our community! Just last year HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Capital Division Central Laboratory is a new 15000 square foot standalone laboratory. We support HCA Virginia facilities to provide timely diagnostic information for patient care. This is a beautiful state of the art laboratory. We handle all specialized clinical microbiology. We handle histology testing with new testing equipment and technology in a fast paced environment.

Integrated Regional Labs is a full service provider for 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 rapidresponse laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions within the state of Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals physician practices surgery centers and commercial accounts.

Job Summary and Qualifications

You Will:

Perform specimen processing microbiology serology and infectious disease testing independently to include moderate and high complexity testing under the direction of a laboratory 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.

Apply concepts of laboratory medicine and utilizes independent judgement and 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 for laboratory testing and equipment performance

Act as a resource to peers and customers. Models teamwork.

Assist in the orientation training and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.

You Should Have:

Associates Degree in Medical Technology Biomedical Science Biology or Chemistry required

Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology Biomedical Science Biology or Chemistry preferred

National Certification as a Microbiology Technologist required

State license where required (CA FL GA HI LA MT NV NY ND RI WV)

Thorough knowledge of laboratory methods demonstrates knowledge of microbiology serology and infectious disease processes with correlation of disease states and results.

General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements

General knowledge of laboratory billing guidelines

Excellent communication skills.

Effective team work

Effective and proactive problem solving and decision making skills

Ability to prioritize and organize work

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 longterm 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 shortterm disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employeeonly coverage to fulltime and parttime colleagues based on income.