Medical Laboratory Technician

San Juan Regional Medical Center; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform analytical testing of patient samples with accuracy and skill.

The role requires knowledge of specimen handling, test performance, QC, and reporting results, with a focus on teamwork and adherence to laboratory policies. Previous LIS experience and ASCP eligibility preferred. Visit www.sanjuanregional.com for more info.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Science (Chemical or Biological) or equivalent CFR 493.1489 education/ training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of QC and QA policies.

Responsibilities

• Follow lab procedures for specimen handling, processing, test performance and reporting results.
• Perform only tests trained/authorized to do so.
• Conduct proficiency testing on patient specimens.
• Document QC actions and corrective actions when needed.
• Identify issues affecting test performance and notify supervisor.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology/Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community. With team accountability at the forefront of your work ethic and knowing the sacred trust placed upon us by those we are serving, the Medical Laboratory Technologist is the laboratory’s front-line personnel in the performance, with accuracy and skill, the analytical testing of patient samples. In the performance of analytical testing the Tech must have knowledge and competency with the following: Test requests (i.e. requirements for filling out test request forms, authorization to accept verbal orders, etc.), Specimen collection, Specimen types/stability, Specimen Transport, and Specimen Receipt/Processing.

Required Behaviors:

As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Science (Chemical or Biological) or Have a minimum number of education requirements and training required to meet CFR 493.1489

Preferred Qualifications:

• Approved Medical Technology Internship with eligibility to sit for National Certification
• Approved National Certification from ASCP or equivalent
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Working knowledge of Quality Control and policies of Quality Assurance Laboratory information system experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for and follow laboratory procedures on specimen handling/processing, test performance, and reporting test results
• Performs only those tests that they have been trained to perform and are authorized to do so
• Perform proficiency testing the same manner as patient specimens
• Adhere to all laboratory quality control policies by documenting QC accordingly including corrective action if indicated
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or results and either take action or immediately notify the supervisor
• Document all corrective actions when deviating from Laboratory protocol
• The staff technologist will demonstrate teamwork with all members of the laboratory team as well as other hospital employees and physicians in the accurate and timely performance of analytical testing of patient samples
• Maintain and troubleshoot instruments as required for optimal test performance
• Check for outstanding reports throughout shift
• Authorized to accept and document verbal phone orders
• Knowledge of computer downtime procedures
• Has knowledge of storage requirements for specimen integrity
• Responsible for communicating inventory needs to the Technical Supervisor, or person designated to maintain inventory
• Read all department policies or procedures as required
• Maintain safety guidelines in the performance of your job duties
• Accept callback, weekend and holiday assignments as needed
• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:

Works closely with other Technical Supervisors, Laboratory Assistant Manager, Pathologist(s), Physicians and staff

Subject to inherent dangers of work that relate to the handling of biologic specimens in the laboratory

Environment conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, etc.

Functional physical demands include manual dexterity, fine motor skills and reaching

The following senses will be needed for essential duties of the job: speech, vision, hearing, smell, and touch.

As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

To learn more, visit us at http://www.sanjuanregional.com.