LAB TECHNICIAN-MLT/MT-FT

Memorial Regional Health; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Craig is seeking a laboratory technician to support interdepartmental processes and ensure compliance with regulations. This role requires an Associate’s degree in laboratory science and offers competitive hourly wages based on experience. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, maintaining high standards of patient care while working in a professional laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s degree in laboratory science from an accredited institution.
• Generalist experience preferred; must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Laboratory Manager and participate in interdepartmental process improvements.
• Proficiently perform lab procedures like hematology and chemistry.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in laboratory science

Current BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Memorial Hospital
750 Hospital Loop
Craig, CO 81625, USA

The Memorial Hospital
750 Hospital Loop
Craig, CO 81625, USA

Essential Functions and Basic Duties
Position Specific Performance Expectations:
o Coordinate with Laboratory Manager in compliance and regulatory initiatives.
o Positive and supportive team member to hospital and TMHMC staff.
o Participates in interdepartmental process improvements and process evaluation.
o Attend monthly staff meetings.
o Acts as an internal consultant and educator to clinic & hospital staff in areas of expertise as needed.
o Demonstrates a professional and caring attitude to patients and coworkers.
o Strives to ensure continual compliance with Departmental and Hospital Policies and Procedures and
State/Federal Regulations.
o Employee participates in mandatory in-services.
o Adheres to policies and procedures for infection control, HIPPA, safety and risk management.
o Maintain par level supplies and restock as needed.
o Write/amend/review updates policies and procedures to reflect practice and regulatory requirements.
o Adheres to all safety protocols.
o Proficient LIS operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
o Troubleshooting of results and correlate with diagnosis.
o Coordinates and participates on proficiency testing.
o Critical values: identify, repeat, report to proper person and document.
o Proficient operation of all analyzers and laboratory equipment.
o Perform routine UA procedures and backup tests.
o Proficiently and accurately perform micro procedures.
o Perform routine/special hematology procedures.
o Perform routine/special blood bank procedures.
o Perform routine/special chemistry procedure.
o Perform routine/special serology and coagulation procedures.
o Proficient LIS operation.
o Troubleshooting of results and correlate with diagnosis.
o Maintain professional physician interaction.
o Critical values: identify, repeat, report to proper person and document.
o Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization Wide Performance Expectations:
o Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the
organization in a positive and professional manner.
o Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
o Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and
federal regulations and policies.
o Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
o Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends
departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
o Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
o Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with
all patients, staff and vendors.
o Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and
time.
o Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality
initiatives.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
o Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions)
o Must be able to legally work in the United States
o Must be able to pass a background check
o Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable)
o Must complete employee health meeting
Education/Licensure/Certification:
o Must have an Associate’s degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an
accredited institution or equivalent. Refer to CLIA guidelines for testing personnel for explanation of
equivalency. Standard; Testing Personnel Qualifications §493.1489(b)(2)
o Current BLS certification (or must be obtained within 90 days of start of employment)
Experience:
o Professional certification strongly preferred.
o Generalist experience preferred.
o Working knowledge of medical terminology.
o Effective communication both written and verbal.
o Excellent customer service skills
o General knowledge of all Microsoft Office products

Position Classification: Non Exempt

Compensation Range: $ 28.11 to $42.17

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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