Medical Lab Technician

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: March 29, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description:The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.Job Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: Day shift, 8 or 10 hour shifts
• Additional Details: Will consider Medical Lab Scientist candidates, $28.15-$43.42 based on experienceJob Details:As a Medical Lab Technician you need to know how to:
  • Perform serologic, chemical, bacteriologic, immunohematologic (blood bank), and microscopic procedures and related duties, to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Perform accurate and appropriate testing on laboratory specimens/collections according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. Report results in a timely manner.
  • Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen/product problems using standard laboratory technique as required.
  • Perform laboratory quality control, including reporting discrepancies, troubleshooting according to established procedures and protocols. Take appropriate action to assure quality results/products are provided for use by physicians, nurses, patients. Perform daily, weekly, monthly, as needed maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment to meet all quality requirements. Conduct verification tests on new products, instruments, procedures which includes comparisons, statistical analysis as requested.
  • Perform quality audit data collection, technical policy/procedure development, inspection assistance, donor files under the direction of laboratory management. Maintain workflow in clinical laboratory through proficiency in testing and maintaining work areas, supply stock, monitoring and assistance in management of inventory.
  • Assist in training and orientation of new associates.Minimum Qualifications:
    • Associates Degree
    • Current ASCP or ASCP-I certification and applicable licensurePreferred Qualifications:
      • At least one (1) year of experience in a similar role/setting Physical Requirements:
        • Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
        • Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
        • See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.
        • Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.Location:St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $21.14 - $32.63 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice.

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