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St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Medical Lab Scientist (non-CA)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Cytogenetic Technologist or Cytotechnologist works in a medical laboratory and uses microscopes to examine cells for signs of abnormalities that could indicate cancerous growth.

$71,359 / year median in Colorado

+14% projected growth

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Where You'll Work When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the amazing associates who work here, every community within our connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story, and personality. St. Elizabeth Hospital, located in Fort Morgan, Colorado, is a Level III Trauma Center and an American College of Cardiology Accredited Chest Pain Center serving northeastern Colorado. Our hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including cardiology, maternal, emergency, surgical, pediatrics, and acute inpatient care, as well as a multitude of subspecialists across our specialty clinics. As a 50-bed facility, St. Elizabeth serves as the region's referral center for northeastern Colorado. Since 1952, we have proudly served Morgan County, one of Colorado's most diverse counties, where more than 28 languages are spoken. Join the St. Elizabeth Hospital team and thrive! Your well-being and growth matter to us. We offer relocation support, comprehensive benefits, and tuition reimbursement. For your convenience, we proudly provide affordable on-site childcare located on the St. Elizabeth Hospital campus, available to employees at 50% off. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will accurately analyze and report all tests ordered by the Medical Staff, ensuring timely results and adherence to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day you will perform a variety of laboratory tests with precision, meticulously document findings, and collaborate with healthcare providers to contribute critical data for patient care decisions. To be successful in this role, you will possess strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail in laboratory testing and reporting, a deep understanding of regulatory guidelines, and a commitment to providing high-quality diagnostic information for patient care. Performs cytogenetic testing with a high level of competency according to established protocols. Generates and reports results which are used for making accurate diagnoses and prognoses, which influences patient care and management. Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting, including communication and documentation of critical results. Utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises independent judgment to correlate and interpret data. Responsible for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instruments and appropriate documentation of activities. Completes required QC and maintenance, consistently recognizing variances and documenting appropriate corrective action. Job Requirements Required Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory Preferred MLS (ASCP) or equivalent (Per requirement sheet)