Medical Technician

adventhealth; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Castle Rock, CO is seeking a Laboratory Technologist for PRN night shifts. The role handles and resolves inquiries related to laboratory results, ensures timely reporting, and supports quality control and instrument maintenance on site.

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field is required. 1+ year of related work experience is preferred; licensure/certification requirements vary by unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biological, Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology, from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Handles and resolves customer inquiries and complaints regarding laboratory results and test requirements.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment, adhering to laboratory, hospital, and regulatory policies.
• Generates and reports results for accurate diagnoses and prognoses influencing patient care.
• Utilizes critical thinking and independent judgment to correlate and interpret data.
• Manages laboratory computer systems.
• Ensures accurate and timely result reporting, including communication and documentation of critical results.
• Compiles and reviews reports to ensure timely collection, processing, and testing of samples.
• Resolves unusual test orders by following up with caregivers, reference labs, or pathology.
• Participates in new associate and student training and orientation.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots instruments, documenting activities.
• Completes required quality control and maintenance, recognizing variances and documenting corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

2350 MEADOWS BLVD

City:

CASTLE ROCK

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80109

Job Description:

• Handles and resolves customer inquiries and complaints regarding laboratory results and test requirements.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment, adhering to laboratory, hospital, and regulatory policies.
• Generates and reports results for accurate diagnoses and prognoses influencing patient care.
• Utilizes critical thinking and independent judgment to correlate and interpret data.
• Manages laboratory computer systems.
• Ensures accurate and timely result reporting, including communication and documentation of critical results.
• Compiles and reviews reports to ensure timely collection, processing, and testing of samples.
• Resolves unusual test orders by following up with caregivers, reference labs, or pathology.
• Participates in new associate and student training and orientation.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots instruments, documenting activities.
• Completes required quality control and maintenance, recognizing variances and documenting corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• N/A

Education:

• Bachelor's [Required]

Field of Study:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biological, Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology from an accredited institution; OR

• Bachelor's degree equivalency with:

  • 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; OR
  • 24 semester hours of science courses, including:
    • 6 semester hours of Chemistry
    • 6 semester hours of Biology
    • 12 semester hours of Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Technology (any combination)

• AND completion of a laboratory training program that includes one of the following:

  • Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP (training may be included in the semester hours listed above); OR
  • At least 3 months of documented laboratory training in each specialty in which testing is performed; OR
  • Successful completion of at least a 50-week official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have previously held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); OR
  • Qualified and served as high-complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995, in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have performed such duties continuously since December 28, 2024.

Work Experience:

• 1+ year of related work experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.
• Due to regulatory body nomenclature changes in 2022 and 2023, MT(ASCP) and MT(AMT) are denoted now as MLS (ASCP) and MLS (AMT).

Licenses and Certifications:

• N/A

Pay Range:

$29.86 - $55.55

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.