Microbiology Manager

Description

Introduction

If you’re ready to advance your laboratory career, HCA Healthcare is ready to power your future. As a Microbiology Manager at our Gulf Coast Central laboratory, you’ll define and own this new role in our modern, spacious facility equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and instruments.  

Not connected to a hospital, this is a large lab with 24/7 operations, where you’ll work at the top of your certification on a broad spectrum of patient cases.

Our microbiologists use the most advanced technologies to deliver critical results across HCA Healthcare’s network of 190 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care in 20 states. 

Address: 8880 Interchange Drive; Houston, TX 77054

Benefits

HCA Healthcare 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Microbiology Manager where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a Microbiology Manager for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

You Will:

• Supervise day-to-day laboratory technical and non-technical resources and operations to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Execute programs for staff hiring, orientation, training, competency and work assignment.
• Provided ongoing performance feedback to staff through coaching, performance review and counseling to ensure staff performance expectations are met.
• Oversee employee output and is responsible for employee conduct. Contribute to achievement of department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Engage with department medical director to develop and review department policies and metrics for quality, service and operations.
• Monitor compliance with standards set forth by accrediting agencies: CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA and CMS. Leads department accreditation preparation.
• Oversee quality control/assurance programs related to test methodology, protocols, equipment and supplies.
• Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Ensure that staff receives information by developing and implementing a communication plan.

You Should Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required National Certification as a Medical Technologist required
• Master's Degree preferred
• National Certification as a Medical Technologist required
• 3 years of experience as Microbiology Technologist required
• Experience in a high-volume hospital or central laboratory setting preferred

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 Microbiology Manager 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.