Non-Certified Medical Laboratory Technician

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) Non-Certified Medical Laboratory Technician today with Valley Regional Medical Center.

Benefits

Valley Regional 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.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Non-Certified Medical Laboratory Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Expected to be able to function within the laboratory department, performing duties of processing specimens, clerical duties, ordering tests, stocking supplies, assisting with waived test as needed, phlebotomy, send out testing, and general test order entry. Must be aware of all policies and procedures performed within the laboratory department and be knowledgeable of all the lab modules within the Laboratory Information System (L.I.S.). 

What you will do in this role:

• Able to function in any department unsupervised, performs computer entries, filing, telephone communications, and other clerical duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite friendly manner
• Possess good communication skills and good clerical skills.
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, and orders tests as needed.
• Results send outs test completed at reference laboratory into Laboratory Information System accurately. Less than 2 date errors per year allowed.
• Accurately enters specimen information into computer. Medical record number, name, date and time must be verified with requisition. Less than 2 date errors per year. No medical record number or name errors are permitted.
• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages from newborn to geriatric in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
• Demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy, and equipment used in collecting all specimens from newborns to geriatrics.
• Processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and Histology specimens. Capable of placing samples on instruments in accordance with laboratory established policies.
• Processes specimens for any reference laboratory, and capable of sending out blocks/slides/reports to outside entities; examples (law offices, reference laboratories for path consults)
• Prepares tissues, slides, and reagents for use in Histology staining techniques.
• Capable of programing tissue processor.
• Stains and cover slips slides for presentation to testing personnel, and or pathologists.
• Keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean.
• Files and retrieve reports as necessary.
• Assists Supervisors with the training of Phlebotomist, and newly hired Lab Assistants.
• Capable of ordering supplies for the areas assigned.
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate degree in either a laboratory science, or biomedical degree.
• Prefer candidates that can be qualified under CLIA guidelines for Medical Laboratory Technician (non-certified status) but not required.
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures and specifically, policies and procedures performed.
• The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA 88’, Subpart A – General Provisions, Section 493.15. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may perform only those tests granted waived status.
• Should have a working knowledge of medical terminology.

Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.

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 Non-Certified Medical Laboratory 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.