Medical Laboratory Technician — Precision Diagnostics, Full‑Time

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center; La Junta (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta, Colorado, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for a full‑time position in our Laboratory Department. You will perform diagnostic testing and specimen analysis under supervision, ensuring accurate reporting and quality control across multiple areas.

Join AVRMC to support patient care and laboratory excellence. The role requires an MLT credential or equivalent, with strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach in a

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related science with 1 year of lab experience; Military program or equivalent.
• Ability to meet CLIA requirements for High Complexity Testing
• Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, safety standards, and quality control

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen analysis for diagnostic purposes under supervision
• Process specimens across Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Microbiology
• Enter and verify test results accurately in the Meditech system
• Report critical (panic) values to providers within required timeframes
• Verify quality control results before testing and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure accuracy of results across all patient populations
• Follow policies for patient identification and critical value reporting
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment safely
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on lab instruments
• Communicate abnormal results to CLM/Medical Director
• Maintain confidentiality and regulatory standards

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in a related science + 1 year lab experience

Military Medical Laboratory program or equivalent

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta, Colorado, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for a full‑time position in our Laboratory Department. You will perform diagnostic testing and specimen analysis under supervision, ensuring accurate reporting and quality control across multiple areas.

Join AVRMC to support patient care and laboratory excellence. The role requires an MLT credential or equivalent, with strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach in a