Medical Laboratory Technologist

Family Health West Employment Opportunities; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health West seeks a skilled Medical Technologist to perform a variety of determinations on bodily fluids, ensure accurate results, and support patient care in a hospital laboratory setting.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a medical science field and ASCP MT certification. A minimum of three years hospital lab experience is preferred; licensure within 6 months may be required. Full-time, rotating shifts with on-call and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science or chemical, physical or biological science preferred.
• Current ASCP certified as Medical Technician or equivalent; licensure required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of three years clinical background in hospital laboratory.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, equipment and techniques of medical technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform determinations on bodily fluids such as pregnancy test, urinalysis and complete blood counts; verify results and report findings.
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance; be present as scheduled.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Collect body fluids and materials (urine, blood, throat cultures).
• Perform and review quality control in testing; ensure results are within acceptable ranges and troubleshoot problems.
• Perform instrument maintenance.
• Responsible for inventory control.
• Perform any Calibration or QC as needed.
• Collaborate with others in patient care activities.
• Solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret instructions in written, verbal, or diagram form.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Communication

Instrumentation maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science/chemical/physical/biological science

ASCP MT certification or equivalent

No professional license required

Job description

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.

Perform a variety of determinations on different bodily fluids such as pregnancy test, urinalysis and complete blood counts; confirm and verify test results and report findings.

2.

Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.

3.

Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.

4.

Collect body fluids and materials such as urine, blood and throat cultures.

5.

Perform and review quality control in testing; decide if results are within acceptable ranges, research problems and correct.

6.

Perform instrument maintenance.

7.

Responsible for inventory control.

8.

Perform any Calibration or QC as needed.

9.

Work effectively with others in the implementation of patient care activities.

10.

Requires ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

11.

Requires ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.

EDUCATION:

1.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science or chemical, physical or biological science preferred.

2.

Licenses

No Professional License required.

3.

Certifications

Current ASCP certified as a Medical Technician or equivalent in good standing; may be a recent graduate from an accredited program with licensure required within 6 months of hire.

4.

Experience

A minimum of three years clinical background in the discipline of laboratory department in a hospital preferred. Must have knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment and techniques of medical technology.

Full time 40 hours per week/Evenings & Nights (4 or 5 days a week; 8 or 10 hours/day)
Rotating Shifts as needed
Call Required as needed (Sun.-Sat.)
Holidays and Weekends required (every 4-5 weekend Saturday & Sunday)

Immunizations required for employment

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

Employee Assistance Program

403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule

FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK

Medical Plan Options:

• PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
• High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.

- Telemedicine includes in both plan options.

Vision

Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.

Critical Illness and Accident Plans

Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Biology or related field.

Experience

Required

3 years:

Clinical background in the discipline of laboratory department in a hospital

Preferred

Knowledge or the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Cert - MT (Med Tech)

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