Medical Technologist Microbiology
2 days ago
Wichita
Description Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Medical Technologist Microbiology today with Wesley Medical Center. Benefits Wesley 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. Come join our team as a(an) Medical Technologist Microbiology. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today! As a Medical Technologist, you are under general supervision; the Medical Technologist performs, evaluates, and reports on clinical laboratory test results used by the physician to diagnose and treat patients. This includes specimen collection, specimen manipulation, equipment operation and troubleshooting, quantitative and qualitative analytic evaluation, and communication of results. What you should expect to do in this role: • You will perform clinical laboratory test procedures for high complexity testing according to written procedures, and communicates results to appropriate caregiver, • You will evaluate acceptability of test results by applying knowledge of specimen suitability, test methodology, quality control parameters, age-related factors, critical values and disease-related factors, and verifies the results if acceptable, • You will exhibit problem-solving abilities and takes appropriate remedial and corrective action when test results are equivocal, or equipment malfunction occurs to ensure accuracy and timeliness of results, • You will document work activities and reports test results by utilizing clerical and computer functions to ensure accurate and timely reporting of results, • You will obtain specimens by venipuncture, heel stick, or other appropriate methods from patients of all ages, newborn through geriatric, when requested, to assist in efficient lab operation, • You will perform quality control, equipment calibration and equipment maintenance procedures according to written procedures to ensure accurate and timely lab results, • You will train new employees, instructs medical technology students and MLT students and presents staff continuing education/in-service programs as requested to ensure a well-trained and educated staff, • You will properly be handling and processing hazardous chemicals and waste as needed What qualification you will need for this role: • Current certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technologist (MLS) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists within 6 months of hire, • Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, • Demonstrated computer skills, • Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. ___ is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985. Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually, making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year, more than any hospital in a 13-state region. Home to ___, the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a ___ and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas, we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day. 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. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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 Microbiology 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.