Medical Laboratory Technician

Americanhealthassociates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for performing a full range of laboratory tests and ensuring accurate reporting to physicians. You will apply your expertise in specimen handling, quality control, and laboratory procedures to maintain high standards of patient care. This innovative firm values continuous education and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the long-term care industry. If you are passionate about laboratory medicine and eager to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in biological science or chemistry is required.
• 2-4 years of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and report laboratory results in various departments.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instruments.
• Call critical results and maintain department supplies.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Specimen Handling

Problem Identification

Education

Associate Degree in Biological Science

Completion of Medical Laboratory Science Program

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Job description

Description

Job Description

AMERICAN HEALTH ASSOCIATES is the premier long-term care clinical laboratory in the region, servicing over 4500 facilities. Additionally, AHA is one of the fastest growing independent labs in the nation. By investing in state-of-the-art technology and a skilled workforce, we can offer a superior program focused on serving the long-term care industry.

THE ROLE: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

A Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing a full range of laboratory testing and reporting laboratory findings to physicians. The skills requirements for a Medical Technician I include: Occupational Specific, Technical Skills, Personal and Professional. AHA's MLT must meet the personnel responsibilities per CLIA Sec. 493.1495: Standard Testing personnel responsibilities.

As AHA's MLT, you will be expected to follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results. You must maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed. Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. You can identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.

Apply the principles, theory, and techniques of the practice of laboratory medicine to produce and report appropriate results. Perform, interpret, and record Quality Control data in all departments as appropriate. Record corrective actions where appropriate. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation as prescribed in procedures. You must participate in continuing education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Produce and report appropriate laboratory results in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, automated chemistry, and serology.
2. Perform, interpret, and record quality control data in all departments.
3. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation as prescribed in procedures.
4. Call critical results.
5. Perform inventory and maintain department supplies.
6. Other tasks and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate Degree in biological science or chemistry required.
2. Completion of qualified medical laboratory science program or three years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience required.
3. ASCP or AMT certification preferred.
4. 2-4 years laboratory experience preferred.

If you are qualified and interested in this position, please submit your updated resume/application, and give us the chance to learn more about you!

AHA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer