Medical Laboratory Technician - FT

Medical Lab Technician (MLT) Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Join Haxtun Health as a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) and play a key role in delivering high-quality, timely lab results that directly impact patient care in our rural community. You'll bring your skills across multiple laboratory disciplines while working closely with a dedicated, team-focused staff. If you're detail-oriented and committed to quality and patient safety, you'll find meaningful work and strong community connection here.

Starting Pay Range:

$29.61/hr - $38.49/hr , depending on experience

Position Status:

Full-time, non-exempt

Shift:

Day Shift (participation in on-call rotation)

Shift Differentials:

Nights = +10% of base wage (after 6pm), Weekends = +15% of base wage

Application Deadline:

07/16/2026. Applications will close sooner if a qualified candidate is identified.

Job Summary:

Performs a wide range of laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures across multiple disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, transfusion services, and point-of-care testing, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant results. Responsible for specimen collection and handling, quality control, instrument maintenance, and adherence to regulatory standards such as CLIA. Analyzes and reports test results, troubleshoots equipment and process issues, and communicates effectively with healthcare providers to support patient care. Maintains a strong focus on patient safety, quality assurance, and efficient laboratory operations while participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree of Applied Sciences in Medical Laboratory Technology Current MLT (ASCP) or equivalent (CLS) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) Minimum of two (2) year experience in a medical lab environment Benefits at

Haxtun Health:

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

Health Insurance:

Haxtun Health covers 100% of employee only premiums for all health insurance plans. We also contribute a portion of the premiums for additional plan selections, including spouse, children, or family plans as applicable.

Dental and Vision Insurance:

(optional) Haxtun Health pays 50% of the premiums, including spouse, children, or family, as applicable. Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at approximately 17 days for the first year of employment for hourly employees and 22 days for the first year of employment for salaried employees. PTO accrual increases as your length of service increases. This includes holidays.

Sick Leave:

Up to 48 hours per year.

Retirement Plan:

Up to a 3% employer match, which increases with your length of service. New employees are automatically enrolled at a 1% contribution rate (can be opted out). Employees must complete 5 years of employment to be 100% vested.

Employee Health Payment Match:

Haxtun Health matches employee payments up to $1,000 per year per family for services received at Haxtun Health's hospital or clinics. Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): Haxtun Health participates in the

CO FAMLI

program, which is a social insurance program that provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.

Term Life Insurance:

1 x annual salary term life provided by HHD, no employee premium ($200,000 Max.). Additional voluntary life insurance coverage for the employee and family is an option which can be purchased by the employee.

Other Benefits Include:

Employee Assistance Program, Employee Purchasing Program, MASA Medical Transport Services (Air & Ambulance Supplemental), College Invest (529 College Savings Plan), accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, and supplemental plans (accident, critical illness, hospitalization). Join our team and help us continue to provide compassionate and high-quality care to our community!

About Haxtun Health:

Located on the beautiful plains of northeast Colorado, Haxtun Health is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Primary Care Clinics, including long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialty care. Our mission is to promote optimum wellness through compassionate and high-quality care. Employing nearly 150 people, Haxtun Health is one of the largest employers in the community. We recently opened our new 100,000 square foot facility that houses our Family Practice Clinic, Wellness and Rehabilitation, and Retail Pharmacy. Haxtun Health proudly serves Haxtun, CO, and surrounding communities. Learn more about Haxtun - a small town with a big heart - by visiting https://welcometohaxtun.com/about/.