Medical Lab Technician at Melissa Memorial Hospital in Melissa Memorial Hospital - HOLYOKE, CO 80734

Job description

• Salary Range
• *Sign-on Bonus*
• *Relocation Assistance*
• The Medical Laboratory Technician uses a variety of technical and analytical skills to perform and evaluate all types of laboratory testing to aid the physician in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients. He/she assures timely and quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, and analysis of appropriate samples. In collaboration with the Medical Technologist, this person utilizes professional judgment and knowledge to implement new methods, educate others, and improve systems. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to provide quality service to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and performs or supports patient testing and facilitates overall efficient function of the entire lab. Assures quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, and collection and analysis of appropriate samples
• Recognizes abnormal results or unusual circumstances and takes appropriate actions. Utilizes available resources to maintain and fix instruments or problem solve issues in collaboration with the Medical Technologist
• Works and communicates cooperatively with team members to identify and complete lab responsibilities and meet department goals. Participants in hospital/department activities to improve patient care/lab systems
• Identifies current professional and technical issues and their impact on lab practices. Maintains appropriate accreditation by regulatory agencies. Evaluates and develops new methods and instruments
• Maintains current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignment through continuing education or professional organizations. Follows all procedures and policies and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required
• Share new information with all team members, attend team meetings, and effectively orients/mentors new staff as requested
• Must be open to learning and perform the following,
• DOT Drug Screen testing, NON-DOT Drug screen testing. Breath Alcohol testing, preform and run QC on all machines, Dailey, weekly, and Monthly maintenance
• Able to perform EKGs, ABGs, Phlebotomy on pediatrics, teens and geriatric patients.
• Preform Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Manual Differentials, Coagulation on POC coag machine and the Venus drawn samples.
• Preform Microbiology, setting up specimens on the Agar plate, identifying organisms to set up on the MicroScan. Do any back up testing needed, and staining and reading a gram stain.
• Preform Urinalysis, with use of the microscope to read the Urinalysis.
• Serology running Covid, Flu, RSV, Mono, in house drug testing, pregnancy testing on urine and serum, performing rheumatoid testing.
• Ordering and sending out our send out tests to Quest.
• Learn our LIS system
• In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon MMH needs or requirements
• *In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon MMH needs or requirements.

Requirements

• Support MMH vision and mission.
• Maintain confidentiality of all work information.
• Demonstrate an ability to function successfully in a team environment.
• Exhibit courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of internal and external customers.
• Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
• Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
• Report any compliance issues as designated in the MMH Compliance Program
• Education/Experience: Must be ASCP or AMT certified with an associate in Lab.
• Technical Skills: Technical and analytical knowledge and ability to organize, prioritize, perform and evaluate laboratory testing in the areas of hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology, coagulation, urinalysis, and body fluid analysis. Basic phlebotomy skills are also necessary. Must apply appropriate blood and body fluid precautions when testing.
• "This position will remain open until filled; however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis."

Skills

Required

• ASCP or AMT certification
• Basic phlebotomy skills
• Ability to learn LIS system

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid Medical (Employee Only)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Retirement Plans, with up to 3% employer match
• Voluntary Group Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Discount
• PTO, Paid Sick Time
• Continuing Education Benefits
• FSA
• MASA Insurance
• Eligibility for Student Loan Repayment
• Job Shift