Medical Lab Tech - Diagnostic Testing & QC Specialist

CHS Career Site; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, urine, and other specimens, enabling accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care.

The role requires handling moderate-to-high complexity tests, maintaining equipment, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. You may assist with phlebotomy, document results, and uphold safety standards in a compliant laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or military lab training required.
• 0–2 years acute care laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate- and high-complexity tests with accuracy and timeliness.
• Adheres to quality control protocols and analyzes data.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments; performs preventive maintenance.
• Uses laboratory information systems for documentation and reporting.
• Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
• Maintains safety with PPE and compliance with regulations.
• Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with the team.
• Keeps accurate records and regulatory-compliant statistics.

Skills

Laboratory testing principles

Equipment operation

Quality control data analysis

Communication & teamwork

Lab safety regulations

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks)

Job description

CHS Career Site is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, urine, and other specimens, enabling accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care.

The role requires handling moderate-to-high complexity tests, maintaining equipment, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. You may assist with phlebotomy, document results, and uphold safety standards in a compliant laboratory environment.