MLT Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers - 3.1 Pueblo, CO Job Details Full-time $24 - $28 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Wellness program Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Associate's degree

Full Job Description Overview:

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a FT MLT in Pueblo. Looking for a rewarding career where your expertise matters? Join our growing laboratory team as a Medical Laboratory Technician and help deliver the accurate, reliable test results our providers depend on every day. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Salary Range:

$24.00-28.00 Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Responsibilities:

Perform phlebotomy and sample collection procedures Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results. Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens. Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated. Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents. Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year. Prepares peripheral blood smear and competently performs complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears. Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment. Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing. Follows the laboratory's policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing. Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed. Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house. Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science. Current state license if required. AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred but not required. Strong phlebotomy skills required. All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. To apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.