Medical Lab Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Price (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package and company match

Paid family leave and paid time off

Mental health services and wellness programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a full-time Medical Lab Technician at Castleview Hospital, located in Price, Utah. This role involves performing clinical laboratory tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will hold an associate degree in science and possess basic life support certification.

We offer comprehensive benefits, financial protection, and opportunities for professional development, making this a rewarding environment for your career growth.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree in science with proof of completion.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory tests using manual techniques or automated equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment for reliable test results.
• Evaluate and report results to clinical personnel.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Quality control testing

Specimen collection

Hematology procedures

Microbiology specimen processing

Laboratory information systems

Education

Associate degree in science

Job description

Medical Lab Technician (MLT)

Schedule

Full‑time role that ideally works 7 on, 7 off graveyard hours 2030‑0630. We may also consider rotating shifts, including weekends.

Your Experience Matters

Castleview Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Medical Lab Technician we are dedicated to making communities healthier. Your skills, compassion, and dedication will have a remarkable impact on patient care.

How You'll Contribute

• Perform clinical laboratory tests using manual techniques or automated equipment according to established laboratory procedures.
• Perform quality control testing.
• Maintain supplies needed for performance of tests.
• Prepare for testing procedures by adding reagents, preparing solutions, making dilutions, spinning blood in centrifuges, staining and mounting slides, and collecting specimens following standard laboratory procedures to ensure reliable and accurate test results.
• Complete testing procedures in a timely manner and input results into the computer system.
• Evaluate validity of results obtained and report results to appropriate clinical personnel. Report abnormal or critical results by informing the attending physician or other clinical personnel involved in the patient’s care.
• Regularly clean, perform routine maintenance on, and calibrate instruments and equipment to ensure reliability of test results and observe quality control standards. Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and inventory of supplies.
• Perform standard hematology procedures as well as more specialized and complex procedures, such as manual differentials on blood and body fluids, fluid cell counts, examination for crystals, and semen analysis.
• Inoculate microbiology specimens to the appropriate culture media; prepare, stain, and evaluate gram stain slides; and process specimens and media for transport.
• Participate in special procedures inherent in the lab section in which employed. Use professional judgment and assure a high level of quality and service.
• Assist other staff with the proper use of the LIS in processing patient orders, verifying results either manually or across the interface, retrieving and faxing patient records, etc.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Must have an associate degree in science. Provide transcripts or proof of completion.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire.

EEOC Statement

Castleview Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Castleview Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.