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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Medical Technologist? At Terre Haute Regional Hospital, 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

Terre Haute Regional Hospital 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

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 Technologist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Performs clinical laboratory testing on all ages of patients; inpatients, outpatients, and reference laboratory testing in accordance with applicable rules, and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of clinical laboratory procedures as they relate to the neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.

Behavioral characteristics:

• Must demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and precision.

• Must be able to work under stressful conditions and still meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.

• Minimal supervision needed.

• Must demonstrate "team spirit" in working with peers, patients, physicians, supervisors, other hospital employees, and physician office personnel.

• Participates in week-end, holiday, overtime, and other shift coverage to insure continuation of work flow.

• Dependable and good attendance.

• Ability to work and communicate with all employees.

• Demonstrates behaviors that are relative to the HCA Mission and Values Statement: “We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business and the way we live our lives.”

Position responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competency and performs testing accurately in Hematology/Urinalysis/Coagulation · Performs assigned testing efficiently without sacrificing quality. (H/U/C) · Successfully participated in Proficiency testing and quality control. (H/U/C)

• Demonstrates competency and performs testing accurately in Chemistry

• Performs assigned testing efficiently without sacrificing quality. (C)

• Successfully participated in Proficiency testing and quality control. (C)

• Demonstrates competency and performs testing accurately in Blood Bank

• Performs assigned testing efficiently without sacrificing quality. (BB)

• Successfully participated in Proficiency testing and quality control. (BB)

• Demonstrates competency and performs testing accurately in Microbiology and Serology. (M/S)

• Reads plates and performs assigned testing efficiently without sacrificing quality. (M/S)

• Successfully participated in Proficiency testing and quality control. (M/S)

• Performs and records all clinical assays, controls, maintenance, etc. in all areas. Reports any questionable results, control, or instrument problems to technical supervisor, laboratory manager, and/or medical director as appropriate

• Performs and records instrument troubleshooting as indicated in procedure manual, instrument manual, and/or instructions from technical support specialist

• Insures that proper specimen is collected and stored properly for delayed or send-out testing

• Completes send-out log and all paperwork accurately so that testing is not delayed

• Registers patients, enter orders, and results accurately in the computer. Maintains working knowledge of the Columbia Patient Care System. Performs all applicable functions efficiently

• Demonstrates competency in performance of phlebotomy and skin puncture accurately on adolescents and adults using proper technique and adhering to all safety policies

• Demonstrates competency in performance of phlebotomy and skin puncture accurately on geriatric patients using proper technique and adhering to all safety policies

• Demonstrates competency in performance of phlebotomy and skin puncture accurately on neo-natal and pediatric patients. Does not avoid this age group and yet demonstrates compassion and understanding of special needs of child and parents

• Adheres to and demonstrates safety awareness including, but not limited to Universal Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan, the Chemical Hygiene Plan, and equipment usage ·

Participates in inventory control, rotation of supplies, and collection of inventory data

• Participates in training students and/or other employees

• Participates in receiving specimens and answering the telephone

• Participates in performing linearity testing, calibration verification, setting up new test procedures, writing procedures, and/or setting up dictionaries in the laboratory computer

• Assists in collection of data for Quality Assurance and Chart Audits

• Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department

• Attend Code of Conduct training course annually

• Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to HCA’s Code of Conduct

• Demonstrates conduct that is reflective of THRH’s commitment to HCA’s Code of Conduct

• Understands and satisfies the needs of the patient population appropriate to the age of the patient served (adults, geriatric, adolescent, pediatric, and parents of neonates)

• Must Adhere to the Standards of Behavior for Terre Haute Regional Hospital as per the Customer Relations Policy

Essential educational/licensure, skills and experience:

• Above average communication skills in all forms

• Four (4) year degree in a chemical, physical, biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution.

• Must be registry eligible or certified by a recognized accrediting agency. · Must obtain certification within one year of hire · Certification: BLS must be maintained throughout employment with Terre Haute Regional Hospital

Terre Haute Regional Hospital (https://regionalhospital.com/) has provided quality healthcare services since 1882. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 275+ bed hospital is a leading acute care facilities in Indiana. Terre Haute is the only full-service hospital in the area accredited by The Joint Commission. We have provided quality care to the Wabash Valley community for 135 years. Services include the region’s only Level-II trauma center, cardiovascular services--including open-heart surgery and cardiac catheterization; oncology services, which include radiation therapy and outpatient infusion; labor and delivery, including a neonatal intensive care unit; an inpatient behavioral health unit; and other specialized inpatient areas, including intensive care and inpatient rehabilitation units.

At Terre Haute Regional Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, people and our community. We are committed to each other. 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.

"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 Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!**

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.