Technologist: Medical Lab Scientist - Day 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-focused day 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 enjoy working independently while maintaining a broad generalist skillset.
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
- 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 and prioritize workload
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to distinguish colors for test interpretation
- Proficiency with laboratory systems and electronic health records
Nice To Haves
- Generalist experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Laboratory Testing & Analysis 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
- Phlebotomy & Specimen Handling Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed
- Ensure proper specimen labeling, handling, and transport
- Evaluate specimen integrity and follow rejection protocols
- Quality Control & Compliance Perform and document quality control procedures
- Participate in proficiency testing and quality improvement activities
- Maintain compliance with laboratory policies and regulatory standards
- Instrumentation & Troubleshooting Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
- Identify and resolve equipment or testing issues
- Maintain operational readiness of laboratory systems
- Documentation & LIS Accurately document results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Enter, verify, and correct test results as needed
- Maintain complete and accurate records
- Team Collaboration Communicate effectively with providers and clinical staff
- Assist with training and support of laboratory personnel
- Support overall laboratory workflow and operations
Benefits
- Benefits include generous paid time off, separate sick leave, health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability and option for short-term disability, and retirement plan with employer contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
