Medical Lab Technician – Cytogenetics & Diagnostic Testing

ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

On-site childcare (50% off)

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan, Colorado, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform general testing in the analytical laboratory with high technical proficiency and independent work habits.

You will conduct diverse analyses and contribute to accurate diagnostic information for patient care. The role requires an associate degree in a biological/chemical science or equivalent military training, with preferred MLT (ASCP) certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as judged by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory.
• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs cytogenetic testing with a high level of competency according to established protocols.
• Generates and reports results used for making accurate diagnoses and prognoses which influences patient care and management.
• Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting, including communication and documentation of critical results, and uses independent judgment to interpret data.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots instruments and documents activities.
• Receives specimens, assesses priority, ensures proper specimen identification and type, and may involve processing hospital or outreach patients.
• Completes required QC and maintenance, documents variances, and reports deviations from procedures.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Critical thinking

Independent work

Education

Associate’s Degree in biological or chemical science

High school diploma/GED + military medical laboratory course

Job description

St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan, Colorado, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform general testing in the analytical laboratory with high technical proficiency and independent work habits.

You will conduct diverse analyses and contribute to accurate diagnostic information for patient care. The role requires an associate degree in a biological/chemical science or equivalent military training, with preferred MLT (ASCP) certification.