Clinical Lab Technologist - Impactful Patient Care

Community Health Systems; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks a Medical Technologist I to perform routine and specialized laboratory tests on blood and body fluids under minimal supervision, ensuring accurate results and timely reporting.

Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, quality control, and data collection for regulatory compliance; may involve teaching new staff and performing phlebotomy as needed, adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required or equivalent.
• Passing score on Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency exam approved by HHS (HEW).
• 0–2 years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity tests accurately and efficiently with timely reporting and proper documentation.
• Maintains quality control procedures and analyzes data to troubleshoot out-of-range results.
• Conducts instrument checks and preventative maintenance per policy.
• Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel or manufacturer.

Skills

Quality control

Instrument troubleshooting

Time management

Laboratory information systems

Communication skills

Population-specific competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory instruments

LIS / Laboratory Information System

Job description

Community Health Systems seeks a Medical Technologist I to perform routine and specialized laboratory tests on blood and body fluids under minimal supervision, ensuring accurate results and timely reporting.

Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, quality control, and data collection for regulatory compliance; may involve teaching new staff and performing phlebotomy as needed, adhering to safety policies.