Lab Technologist

Weston County Health Services • Newcastle, WY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Lab Technologist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care by performing accurate and timely laboratory testing that providers rely on every day. From analyzing specimens and ensuring quality control to maintaining a clean, organized lab environment, you’ll help keep operations running smoothly. If you take pride in attention to detail, critical thinking, and working as part of a collaborative healthcare team, this is a role where your expertise truly makes a difference.

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT/CLS), you play a critical role in delivering accurate, timely diagnostic information that providers rely on every day. Through skilled analysis, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality, you ensure laboratory results are precise and dependable. Working both independently and as part of a collaborative care team, your expertise helps drive informed clinical decisions and supports exceptional patient outcomes from behind the scenes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited MT or MLT Program.
• Current registration with certifying board registration or equivalent.
• Has and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Has the ability to teach, train, and coach.

Responsibilities

• Maintains medical laboratory equipment performance by maintaining quality standards, operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures, compliance, certifying instrument performance, arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.
• Maintains medical laboratory information system by identifying information needs and problems, recommends improvements, establishes priorities, tests, and maintains security and confidentiality at all times.
• Laboratory Technicians are required to cover any/all shifts when needed as required by the Laboratory Manager.
• Assists with analysis and trending of occupational exposure incidents and information exchange.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standard guidelines.
• Assists in completing required reports, program reviews and preparation.
• Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with clients, providers, co-workers and other sections in the organization and with other facilities in the community.
• Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and Isolation Precautions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development (including scholarships and training)
• Paid Personal Leave (PPL): begins accruing on your first day and can be used after 90 days of employment
• Health insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Dental and vision insurance begins the first day of the month following hire
• Life insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, short-term, and long-term disability
• Bereavement leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED