Medical Technologist I — High-Complexity Lab & QC

Community Health Systems; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Medical Technologist I to perform routine and specialized laboratory tests on blood and body fluids under minimal supervision, ensuring accurate results and quality control. The role supports patient care and may include phlebotomy duties.

Responsibilities include instrument checks, troubleshooting, safety compliance, data collection for regulatory purposes, and teaching new staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• Passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination approved by HHS (HEW) required.
• 0-2 years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with appropriate documentation.
• Adheres to quality control procedures and performs checks, analyzes data, and takes corrective actions as needed.
• Conducts instrument function checks and preventative maintenance per lab policies.

Skills

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

ASCP - Medical Technologist

Medical Laboratory Technologist (AMT)

Medical Laboratory Technologist (AAB)

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Community Health Systems in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Medical Technologist I to perform routine and specialized laboratory tests on blood and body fluids under minimal supervision, ensuring accurate results and quality control. The role supports patient care and may include phlebotomy duties.

Responsibilities include instrument checks, troubleshooting, safety compliance, data collection for regulatory purposes, and teaching new staff as needed.