What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician position at West Valley Medical Center?
Description
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Laboratory Technician? At West Valley Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
At West Valley Medical Center, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
- 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
- Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
- Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
- Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
- Adoption Assistance
- Legal Benefits and lots more!
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You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Medical Laboratory Technician at our facility you will be an integral part of our Laboratory team. We are a highly functioning team that supports many different departments and has a passion for providing the best patient care through compassionate, professional interactions and reliable testing. In this role:
- You will process specimens, prepare reagents, perform testing procedures, and interpret/report test results.
- You will perform quality testing and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting.
- You will verify analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and reference ranges for test methods.
- You will work with the pathologist to analyze results and conduct more difficult, non-routine tests.
- You will serve as a consultant to medical laboratory technicians and phlebotomists as needed.
- You will develop or adapt new procedures to improve accuracy and timeliness.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
- Current Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification through one of the following certifying agencies: ASCP, AAB, or AMT.
- Minimum one year of experience in an acute care and/or other clinical laboratory setting is preferred.
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
West Valley Medical Center (WVMC) provides a small-town, friendly environment with a big-city commitment to high-quality patient care. Located in Caldwell, Idaho, this 150 plus bed facility comes nationally accredited. We have consistently been awarded for performance and clinical outcomes. The WVMC team is comprised of 800 employees and volunteers. Our three-story hospital has several off-site community clinics. In 2017 WVMC was named among the Top 100 Hospitals for the fourth consecutive year.
Located within The Treasure of the Valley, WVMC stands as a pillar of excellence for our friendly community. Caldwell offers a family-friendly culture with walking paths, recreational parks, two golf courses, the Boise River as well as a short commute to Boise and countless outdoor adventures.
We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the nation – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and West Valley Medical Center are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families and our colleagues
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. 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.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Laboratory Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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.
