MLS), PRN

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing a variety of technical and complex tests in a medical laboratory setting. The role requires competent execution of procedures across multiple laboratory disciplines, accurate reporting of results, and diligent maintenance of records and quality control. The technician will also be responsible for troubleshooting instrument issues and documenting any deviations from standard procedures.

Requirements

MLT I Associate’s Degree, required.
One (1) year of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Complete MLS program and receive ASCP MLS certification (ASCP) within 6 months of hire.
Strong working knowledge of laboratory workflows as they relate to orders, requisitions, instrumentation, quality control, troubleshooting and CAP regulations or equivalent combination of education and experience
MLT II Associate’s Degree, required.
MLT certification (ASCP) with 10 years of Clinical Laboratory experience
Strong working knowledge of laboratory workflows as they relate to orders, requisitions, instrumentation, quality control, troubleshooting and CAP regulations or equivalent combination of education and experience
MLS Bachelor’s Degree, required.
One (1) year of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Complete MLS program and receive ASCP MLS certification (ASCP) within 6 months of hire.
Strong working knowledge of laboratory workflows as they relate to orders, requisitions, instrumentation, quality control, troubleshooting and CAP regulations or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Perform all designated procedures competently, including Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Specimen Processing, Blood Bank, and Microbiology when designated.
Set up and perform a variety of technical and complex tests following established procedures.
Pull various reports throughout the day to ensure complete, thorough and timely reporting of laboratory test results.
Advise following shift about the status of any pending work.
Interpret, correlate and report test results.
Verify computer-generated reports.
Investigate and address erroneous test values, irregularities, errors or instrument failures.
Recognize and solve problems or determine alternative solutions for analysis if needed.
Document all deviations from established procedures for review by Manager.
Document all quality control failures and corrective action taken.
Maintain accurate logs, records, files and all other required documentation.