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Microbiology Technologist Opportunity

Join an organization that invests in you as a Microbiology Technologist at Alaska Regional Hospital. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Alaska 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, additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more. You also have access to free counseling services, a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, and family support through fertility and family building benefits.

You are invited to be a part of our team as a dedicated Microbiology Technologist. As a member of our Laboratory team, you will be responsible for receiving blood specimens, performing blood tests, and studying the morphology of the components of blood. You will perform various routine or special clinical laboratory tests in several sections of the Laboratory using automated equipment, manual testing, and microscopic analysis to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. You will also be responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Laboratory including automated, chemistry analyzers, ion-specific electrodes, osmometers, and other analyzers. Additionally, you will perform antibody screening, antibody identification, and cross-matching procedures required in the administration of blood/blood components and identify antibodies in donors or patient's blood that could react adversely during transfusion. You will notify nursing units and/or physicians of critical lab values and implement new testing methods, products, and instrumentation as appropriate to keep department current with technology.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or related sciences including a practical training program. Associate's degree is acceptable with appropriate years of experience. Nationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS or MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent. Three to five years of laboratory experience. American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.

Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion, and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery. Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home. We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation.