MLT

The US Oncology Network•Pueblo, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a FT MLT in Pueblo. Looking for a rewarding career where your expertise matters? Join our growing laboratory team as a Medical Laboratory Technician and help deliver the accurate, reliable test results our providers depend on every day. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Requirements

Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science.
Current state license if required.
Strong phlebotomy skills required.
All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy and sample collection procedures
Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens.
Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
Prepares peripheral blood smear and competently performs complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears.
Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment.
Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing.
Follows the laboratory’s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing. Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.