Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician

San Luis Valley Health; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Employer match retirement

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

On-site health center

Volunteer opportunities

Employee discounts

Counseling services

Job summary

San Luis Valley Health is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Laboratory team in Colorado. This role performs chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests, receives specimens, and conducts testing procedures to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

Requirements include High School Diploma, Medical Laboratory Technician program graduate, an associate degree or higher, and ASCP/AMT registration or eligibility with 3–6 months on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of recognized Medical Laboratory Technician program from a college or university
• Associate's degree or higher
• ASCP/AMT registered or registry eligible. Three to six months on the job training required.
• Knowledgeable in phlebotomy, immunohematology, immunology, biology, chemistry, and lab computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Understands and abides by the laboratory compliance plan and can effectively apply the plan requirements in relation to the Hospital's Compliance plan.
• Performs all antibody screening, identification, and cross matching procedures required in the administration of blood and blood components.
• Performs all procedures related to counting and identification of blood cells, coagulation studies, and other specialized hematologic studies.
• Inoculates, cultivates, classifies, and identifies microorganisms found in body fluids, exudates skin scraping, autopsy and surgical specimens to provide data on cause, cure, and prevention of diseases.
• Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks and records results.
• Prepares for and participates in the CAP and JCAHO accreditation surveys.
• Confers with Pathologist when test results are questionable and need to be validated.
• Prepares specimens for distribution to reference labs.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Immunohematology

Immunology

Biology

Chemistry

Lab Computer Systems

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Technician program graduate

Associate's degree or higher

ASCP/AMT registered or registry eligible

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

This position will close on 07/31/2026.

San Luis Valley Health is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Laboratory team! This position will perform all assigned chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Receive or obtains specimens and conducts testing procedures in one or a combination of recognized fields employing established laboratory techniques. Analyzes finding and records results.

What You'll Need

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of recognized Medical Laboratory Technician program from a college or university.
• Associate's degree or higher.
• ASCP/AMT registered or registry eligible. Three to six months on the job training required.
• Knowledgeable in phlebotomy, immunohematology, immunology, biology, chemistry, and lab computer systems.

What You'll Do

• Understands and abides by the laboratory compliance plan and can effectively apply the plan requirements in relation to the Hospital's Compliance plan.
• Performs all antibody screening, identification, and cross matching procedures required in the administration of blood and blood components.
• Performs all procedures related to counting and identification of blood cells, coagulation studies, and other specialized hematologic studies.
• Inoculates, cultivates, classifies, and identifies microorganisms found in body fluids, exudates skin scraping, autopsy and surgical specimens to provide data on cause, cure, and prevention of diseases.
• Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks and records results.
• Prepares for and participates in the CAP and JCAHO accreditation surveys.
• Confers with Pathologist when test results are questionable and need to be validated.
• Prepares specimens for distribution to reference labs.

We Take Care of Our People

Benefits

As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
• Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
• Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
• Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.