Medical Laboratory Tech (MLT) – Nights

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks first yr)

403(b) Retirement plan with matching

Wellbeing reimbursement

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to collect and process moderate- and high-complexity tests, maintain instruments, and provide physicians with rapid, accurate results. The role covers blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology under supervision.

The position involves instrument maintenance, data validation in the LIS, QA/QI participation, staff training, and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a MLT or Lab Assistant in a high-complexity lab preferred.
• ASCP MLT certification required.
• Must possess working knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Perform general tests in all laboratory areas under supervision.
• Maintain and calibrate lab instrumentation; identify equipment problems.
• Validate test data and enter results into the LIS; ensure accuracy.
• Report data to physicians, infection control, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform quality control, calibrations, and validations on test assays.
• Handle and process specimens per regulations.
• Assist with training and education of lab assistants and waived testing personnel.
• Maintain competency and education in general lab practices.
• Comply with HIPAA and organizational values.

Skills

Lab testing

LIS system

English proficiency

Tools

LIS system

Job description

https://www.vailhealth.org/careers/jobs/6011624004/

About the opportunity:

The Medical Laboratory Technician collects and processes (per CLIA) moderate- and high-complexity laboratory tests and analyses; recognizes problems; maintains instruments; and provides Physicians with rapid and accurate test results.

What you will do:

1. Performs general tests in all laboratory areas including blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology and microbiology under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
2. Performs and records preventative maintenance on lab instrumentation and identifies problems with lab equipment.
3. Validates laboratory test data, enters date into LIS system, and reviews it for completeness and accuracy.
4. Report data to Physicians, Infection Control, and regulatory agencies as required.
5. Performs quality control, calibrations, and validations on test assays.
6. Performs specimen collection, handling, processing, and storage per regulations.
7. Evaluates specimen’s quality for testing and troubleshoots deviations.
8. Participates in QA and QI projects and collects data.
9. Assists with training and education of lab assistants and waived testing personnel.
10. Maintains competency and education in general lab practices.
11. Role models the Principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience

• One year of experience as a MLT or Lab Assistant in a high complexity lab preferred.

License(s)

• N/A

Certification(s)

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required.

Computer / Typing

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Educational Programs
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay: $25.98 — $35.84 USD