MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST/MLT ($15,000 Recruitment Compensation & up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance Available)

GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER in Silver City, NM seeks a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician to perform high‑complexity testing, calibrate instruments, and report results promptly.

The role supports multiple lab areas and may include phlebotomy; education options include a Bachelor’s degree with MT certification or an ASCP/AMT credential, or an NAACLS‑approved MLT pathway. External applicants must complete pre‑employment testing and GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum a Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• Must be registered with ASCP or AMT.
• Experience with installing and testing new laboratory software.

Responsibilities

• Performs high complexity laboratory testing and analyses on specimens.
• Reports test results promptly and accurately.
• Calibrates and maintains laboratory instruments.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation issues.
• Collects and prepares samples for testing.
• Communicates abnormal results to supervisors and physicians.
• Assists with phlebotomy and patient care as needed.
• Participates in supply ordering and inventory control.

Skills

Lab testing

Instrumentation maintenance

Phlebotomy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASCP/AMT certification

Tools

Laboratory software

Job description

General Description:

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing Laboratory specimen testing, analysis and reporting. S/he prepares specimens, calibrates and maintains instruments, and assists in all areas of the Lab, as needed.

• Performs high complexity Laboratory testing and analyses on products and specimens.
• Reports test results promptly, accurately and proficiently.
• Performs instrument calibrations and preventative maintenance according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Troubleshoots problems and errors with instrumentation, as needed.
• Collects and evaluates specimens, and prepares samples for testing.
• Reports unusual patient data or test results to Lab Supervisor, Director or Medical Director.
• Consults with providers about Lab results and follow‑up testing.
• Assists in other areas of the Lab, and performs phlebotomy, as needed.
• Provides patient care, in collaboration with the patient, family and healthcare providers.
• Assists with ordering supplies.

Education/Experience

Medical Technologist:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree
• Medical Technologist, Registered by ACSP or AMT
• Experience with computer software installation and testing of new applications

Medical Laboratory Technician:

• Minimum Associates Degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science;
• Or minimum Associates Degree in medical laboratory technology from NAACLS approved program;
• Or minimum High School Diploma/ GED, and successful completion of a military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks in duration

NOTE: Job description available upon request.

All required documents must be presented at time of hire.

EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing. GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.