Lab Technician - PRN

Animas-Surgical-Hospital; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with employer match

Education and Tuition benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Job summary

Animas Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform specimen testing and QA in a patient-focused setting. The role requires an ASCP-related credential, ASCP eligible status, and an associate or bachelor’s degree in CLS or a biological science.

The position involves inventory management, interfacing lab instruments with the EHR, and collaboration with OR staff to ensure smooth specimen workflow. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• MLT or MT (ASCP) preferred with appropriate licensure.
• ASCP-eligible or active certification encouraged.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in CLS or biological sciences required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform routine lab duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen testing and analysis per lab policies.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation and proficiency records.
• Oversee lab supply and inventory tracking and ordering.
• Coordinate IT interfacing with EHR lab instruments and vendors.
• Collaborate with OR staff and clinical departments to optimize workflows.

Skills

Specimen testing

Quality assurance

Inventory management

IT/EHR interfacing

Team collaboration

Education

Associates in Applied Science with MLT

Bachelor's in CLS or related

Tools

Lab instrumentation

EHR/LIS interfaces

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Reports to

Laboratory Supervisor | Director of Outpatient Services

Hourly range

$18.50 - $40.91 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions:

• Specimen Testing and Analysis
  • Performs testing and analysis according to ASH lab policies and procedures.
  • Applies proper
  • In coordination with the OR staff, is responsible for collecting, logging, and transferring all laboratory specimens, including cultures and pathology in the OR department.
• Quality Assurance
  • Performs daily and as needed QC and QA as trained.
  • Coordinates API testing at direction of Technical Consultant.
  • Ensures accuracy and maintenance of competency and proficiency testing records and documentation.
  • Ensures accuracy and maintenance of documentation of QC and validation studies.
  • Ensures test results and QC are being documented appropriately, with required initials, date and time.
  • Identifies problems that may adversely affect testing or reporting of results
  • Investigates reported or identified lab deficiencies or issues and provides summary of findings to Dept Director for review and follow up.
• Supply and Inventory
  • Oversees and manages lab supply and inventory tracking including:
    • Tracking use and expirations
    • Ordering in a timely manner as to not interfere with testing
    • Coordinating and managing supply storage, ensuring supplies are received and stored according to manufacturer guidelines, and QC’d as received
  • Coordinates with IT and vendors to set up, validate and troubleshoot EHR lab instrument interfaces.
  • Works with ASH clinical departments, lab personnel, and contracted lab services to optimize specimen workflow.

Additional Duties:

• Attitude and Spirit
  • Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
  • Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day activities of the position.
  • Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues. Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
  • Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment. Is a positive example to co-workers. Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
  • Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
  • Promotes team spirit and cohesiveness
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.

Education

Associates in Applied Science with MLT school or a Bachelor's in CLS or a biological science with MLT or MT

Certification, Licensure

MLT or MT (ASCP) preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Position regularly requires use of hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Must be able to use computer keyboard and mouse and lab instrumentation. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures:

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Animas Health Immunizations and Vaccinations Requirements

Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis Screening -Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

* Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1 st day of scheduled work.

Animas Health is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.

We Offer Competitive Pay and Benefits

Employment with us provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Education and Tuition benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

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