Medical Technician

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid PTO from Day One

403-B retirement plan

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Littleton, CO is seeking a Laboratory Technician to handle and resolve inquiries about laboratory results, maintain a safe work environment, and report results that influence patient care.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, independent judgment, and management of laboratory computer systems. Requires a laboratory science degree and approved training, with benefits from day one and a daytime shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's with 24 semester hours of medical lab tech/science coursework and approved training.
• Laboratory training program approved by ABHES/CAAHEP or equivalent, or documented military training.

Responsibilities

• Handles and resolves customer inquiries and complaints regarding laboratory results and test requirements.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment, following hospital, lab and regulatory policies.
• Generates and reports results that influence diagnoses and patient care.
• Uses critical thinking and independent judgment to interpret data.
• Manages laboratory computer systems and ensures timely result reporting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent judgment

Laboratory computer systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical/medical laboratory science

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.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 7700 S BROADWAY City: LITTLETON State: Colorado Postal Code: 80122

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: in a 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 that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND have a laboratory training program that includes: completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above); or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs testing OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have 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 done so 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

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

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.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.

As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit.

Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together.

Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care.

This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.