Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Title : Medical Laboratory Technician

Location : Meeker, CO

Summary :

The working environment is a hospital setting with exposure to patients, residents, and families; sharps, infectious diseases, biological and chemical hazards; machinery and equipment; and potentially extreme temperatures and noise levels. Employees are required to follow all safety practices and protocols at all times.

Essential Functions :

Perform diagnostic procedures on blood and other bodily fluids, collect specimens, perform various laboratory tests including chemistry, hematology, urine, coagulation, blood bank, microbiology, and blood gases. Analyze results, and communicate findings.

Perform laboratory testing in an accurate, precise, and timely manner. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, within manufacturer recommendations.

Utilize complex problem solving skills to resolve clinical and instrumental problems as they arise.

Interpret and correlate clinical test results with patient history, diagnoses, and clinical condition in order to explain test results so appropriate action may be taken.

Perform various clerical duties as assigned or needed.

Assure assigned duties are performed accurately.

May provide technical education and guidance to students and staff by overseeing work performance in support of educational programs resulting in a continuous learning environment.

Work effectively as a team member within the department and across the facility to provide quality patient care through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience :

Medical Lab Technologist (MLT)

Associates degree from an accredited school in medical laboratory sciences required.

Current, unencumbered registration as an MLT through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required.

Medical Laboratory Scientist :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in medical laboratory sciences required.

Current, unencumbered registration as a medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required.

Skills and Expectations :

Kind and professional demeanor.

Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.

Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.

Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.

Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.

Understand and adhere to the scope of service for the department and this position.

Understand and adhere to all of PMC’s policies and procedures.

Understand and adhere to PMC’s Code of Conduct.

Adhere to the strictest confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.

Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.

Ability to remain calm and efficient in emergency situations.

Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee :

Must be able to remain in a stationary positon 50% of the time.

Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.

Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs

Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.

Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.

Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.

Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.

Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.

May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs throughout the shift.