Medical Laboratory Technician

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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), you will perform all levels of general testing within the analytical laboratory, applying a high level of technical knowledge to department testing and clinical relevance. Every day you will function consistently in a self-directed manner, utilizing your expertise to conduct a variety of laboratory analyses and contribute to accurate diagnostic information. To be successful in this role, you will possess strong technical knowledge in laboratory testing, complex problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently to ensure the ongoing quality and relevance of departmental testing.

• Performs cytogenetic testing with a high level of competency according to established protocols.
• Generates and reports results which are 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 utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises independent judgment to correlate and interpret data.
• Responsible for operation, maintenance, troubleshooting of instruments and appropriate documentation of activities.
• Receives specimens, assesses priority, assures appropriate specimen identification, and appropriate specimen type, which may include ordering and processing of hospital registered and outreach patients.
• Completes required QC and maintenance, consistently recognizing variances and documenting appropriate corrective action, and participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associate’s Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA OR High school diploma/GED and completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician)
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as judged by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

Preferred

• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification

Where You'll Work

When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the amazing associates who work here, every community within our connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story, and personality.

St. Elizabeth Hospital, located in Fort Morgan, Colorado, is a Level III Trauma Center and an American College of Cardiology Accredited Chest Pain Center serving northeastern Colorado. Our hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including cardiology, maternal, emergency, surgical, pediatrics, and acute inpatient care, as well as a multitude of subspecialists across our specialty clinics. As a 50-bed facility, St. Elizabeth serves as the region's referral center for northeastern Colorado. Since 1952, we have proudly served Morgan County, one of Colorado's most diverse counties, where more than 28 languages are spoken.

Join the St. Elizabeth Hospital team and thrive! Your well-being and growth matter to us.

• relocation support
• comprehensive benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• affordable on-site childcare located on the St. Elizabeth Hospital campus, available to employees at 50% off.