Technologist: Medical Lab Scientist - Weekend Night Shift (Full-time)
About The Position
Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking a skilled and independent Medical Lab Scientist (MLS/MT) to join our Laboratory team on a weekend night shift schedule. This role performs a wide range of technical and analytical laboratory procedures across multiple disciplines including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, serology, urinalysis, coagulation, and phlebotomy. Responsibilities include performing routine and specialized testing, maintaining instrumentation, ensuring quality control, and delivering accurate and timely results to support patient care. This position is ideal for experienced lab professionals who thrive in an autonomous environment and enjoy working as a generalist across multiple lab disciplines.
Requirements
- Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Laboratory Sciences with completion of an approved internship program
- Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Medical Lab Scientist / Technologist preferred
- Generalist experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred
- MLT (ASCP/AMT) or MT/MLS certification required (or ability to obtain within 2 years)
- Current AHA BLS certification required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently, especially during night shifts
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to distinguish colors for test interpretation
- Proficiency with laboratory systems and electronic health records
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across multiple disciplines
- Analyze, evaluate, and verify test results for accuracy and reliability
- Identify abnormal and critical values and follow proper reporting protocols
- Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed
- Ensure proper labeling, handling, and transport of specimens
- Evaluate specimen integrity and follow rejection protocols
- Perform and document quality control procedures
- Participate in proficiency testing and quality improvement activities
- Maintain compliance with laboratory policies and regulatory standards
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
- Identify and resolve equipment or testing issues
- Maintain operational readiness of laboratory systems
- Accurately document results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Enter, verify, and correct test results as needed
- Maintain complete and accurate records
- Communicate effectively with providers and clinical staff
- Assist with training and support of laboratory personnel
- Support overall laboratory workflow and operations
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Separate sick leave
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability
- Option for short-term disability
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Night Shift Differential: $5.00 per hour
- Starting Work Bonus: up to $5,000
- Moving Expense Reimbursement: up to $3,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
