Medical Lab Tech - PRN - Nights CW

CHS Career Site; Las Cruces (NM); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Laboratory testing principles

Equipment operation

Quality control data analysis

Communication & teamwork

Lab safety regulations

Attention to detail

Educación

Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks)

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.

Essential Functions

• Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with proper documentation.
• Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and resolving issues promptly.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions, and communicates issues to supervisors as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions.
• Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory safety standards by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety regulations.
• Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete departmental tasks.
• Maintains accurate records and statistical data in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required or
• Technical School completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required
• 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing principles, procedures, and quality control standards.
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Ability to analyze and interpret quality control data and patient test results.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and infection control protocols.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Licenses and Certifications

• MLT - Medical Lab Technician through ASCP, AMT, AAB, HEW, or equivalent certification agency required
• State license where applicable required