Medical Lab Tech

Adventist Health • Louisville, CO

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician I is tasked with the processing, testing, and reporting of results for all laboratory specimens across various clinical laboratory areas. This role demands the exercise of independent judgment under general supervision, involving the analytical testing of blood and/or human biological specimens which necessitates a moderate to high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge in licensed areas. The position includes pre-and post-analytical work processes, maintenance of accurate laboratory records, adherence to laboratory policies and procedures, and upholding quality control practices. State licensure and/or national certification are required within a specified timeframe after hire. The technician actively participates in delivering outstanding customer service and maintains respectful relationships with all stakeholders. Work schedules may include on-call hours, and the role operates under the immediate supervision of a medical technologist, supervisor, or laboratory manager. Responsibilities also encompass performing clinical testing in various laboratory areas such as Blood Bank, Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis following standardized procedures, understanding method principles, performing quality control, preventive maintenance, and interpreting results accurately. This position requires effective communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking for ensuring quality of patient test results, and a high level of technical knowledge applicable to department testing and clinical relevance. The technician is expected to organize work to meet established deadlines and maintain job competence, consistently functioning in a self-directed manner and exhibiting complex problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Associate in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) OR medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ Work Experience
• Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - License
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLSASCP)
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLSAMT)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLTASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLTAMT)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLTAAB)

Responsibilities

• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and/or receptionist duties.
• Continually maintains workspaces in a neat, organized manner, and is properly supplied; properly stores and safeguards documentation and paperwork.
• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; inventory control and supply stocking; specimen collection; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; quality control and calibration performance; and other pre-analytical activities.
• Performs all expected tests and analytical procedures for assigned department or work area efficiently and accurately, according to hospital procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards.
• Participates in proficiency testing, consistently adhering to federal and state regulations as well as hospital policies.
• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees