Medical Technologist (MLT/MLS), Full-Time

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

1d•$23 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Position Highlights: Position: Med Lab Tech/Med Lab Scientist Job Type: Full-Time Location: Community Hospital/Lab Application Deadline : January 12, 2026 Responsibilities: Performs all designated Community Hospital Lab procedures competently, including Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Specimen Processing, Blood Bank and Microbiology when designated. Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and solves problems or determines alternative solutions for analysis if needed and reports all deviations from established procedure to the Lab Manager. Investigates testing problems/errors and informs Lab Manager of all irregularities, errors or instrument failures and measures taken to solve. Performs and documents quality control and quality assurance. Documents all quality control failures and corrective action taken. Interprets correlates and reports test results. Verifies computer-generated reports. Pulls various reports throughout the day to ensure complete, thorough and timely reporting of laboratory test results. Advises following shift about the status of any pending work. Makes contact with ordering physicians/departments as critical values, STAT reports, and similar circumstances present. Understands that time is of the essence in conveying such information to the ordering physician. Requirements: Associates degree in biological services with at least two (2) years of experience preferred ASCP certification or equivalent required Compensation: MLS-$33.00 - $37.95 per hour, depending on education and experience. MLT-$23.00 - $29.90 per hour, depending on education and experience. Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance Life Insurance Free Parking Paid time off Education assistance 403(b) with employer matching Wellness Program Additional benefits based on employment status Additional Information: Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work. Work Location: In-person/onsite Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today! Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Requirements

Associates degree in biological services with at least two (2) years of experience preferred
ASCP certification or equivalent required
Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.

Responsibilities

Performs all designated Community Hospital Lab procedures competently, including Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Specimen Processing, Blood Bank and Microbiology when designated.
Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and solves problems or determines alternative solutions for analysis if needed and reports all deviations from established procedure to the Lab Manager.
Investigates testing problems/errors and informs Lab Manager of all irregularities, errors or instrument failures and measures taken to solve.
Performs and documents quality control and quality assurance.
Documents all quality control failures and corrective action taken.
Interprets correlates and reports test results.
Verifies computer-generated reports.
Pulls various reports throughout the day to ensure complete, thorough and timely reporting of laboratory test results.
Advises following shift about the status of any pending work.
Makes contact with ordering physicians/departments as critical values, STAT reports, and similar circumstances present.
Understands that time is of the essence in conveying such information to the ordering physician.