You Should Have: Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry preferred National Certification as a Microbiology Technologist required State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV) Thorough knowledge of laboratory methods demonstrates knowledge of microbiology, serology and infectious disease processes with correlation of disease states and results. 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."