Tech, Medical Laboratory Technologist -Full-Time- Nights

Three Crosses Regional Hospital•Las Cruces, NM

About The Position

If you're looking for a place to call home and grow, Three Crosses Regional Hospital is looking for you! We are looking for a Medical Technologist that is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture. Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve. We are dedicated to hiring team members that will adapt to our culture, pride themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff. Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director; the Medical Lab Technologist performs medical laboratory procedures and reports results in a prompt, accurate and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Performs and demonstrates proficiency and understanding of the clinical laboratory, assists in instructing other personnel as assigned, and performs with a perceptive depth of clinical laboratory tests and procedures which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility. The incumbent will carry-out duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and fully supports the mission, vision, and values of Three Crosses Regional Hospital.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, or related field from an accredited institution
1-3 years Clinical laboratory experience or equivalent clinical laboratory training program.
Experience in a hospital laboratory setting or medical related environment.
Pass Fit Test
Meet all Employee Health Requirement

Nice To Haves

Certification in any of the following: ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology), AMT (American Medical Technologies), NCA (National Credentialing Agency), or HEW (Health Education & Welfare).
BLS/CPR certification
Phlebotomy certification

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, specimen processing.
Performs efficiently and accurately all aspects of lab testing from the pre-analytical phase through analytical and post analytical phases.
Participate in proficiency testing, QA, QC and process improvement activities.
Perform instrument maintenance.
Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.
Ensures delivery of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
Revises plan of patient care as needed.
Provides compassion to the patient and the patient’s family members.
Attend staff meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned.