What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Tech (MT / MLT / MLS) position at Grand River Health?
SALARY INFORMATION :
- $28.00 - $38.64 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
- 10% differential in addition to base rate salary
- Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a two-year associate degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology or BS in Medical Technology or equivalent is required.
- Must be ASCP / AMT certified or equivalent.
- Must have current BLS card within 3 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
- 1 to 2 years of professional experience preferred.
BASIC FUNCTION: The Lab Tech performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs manual and automated routine medical lab tests such as urinalyses and blood counts.
- Prepares specimens for examination by microscope.
- Operates laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry bath incubators, and blood bank refrigerators.
- Conducts only waived and moderate level testing as classified by CLIA.
- Reports test results as accurately as possible to ensure quality control. Prepares samples for testing.
- Uses microscopes, a variety of chemicals, computers and precision instruments to perform complex analyses.
- May perform supervisory and administrative duties under the direction of the Laboratory Director.
- Performs clerical tasks related to laboratory services.
- Follows standardized procedures.
- Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION WINDOW: Minimum of three days, and until it is filled
BENEFITS: We offer a wide range of best in class benefits. Compensation also includes a 10% PRN differential and may include shift differentials. In addition, Grand River Hospital District offers benefits including employee assistant programs.
Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.
These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day
Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
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