Regional West Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist to support patient care through accurate, timely laboratory testing. This role plays a critical part in diagnosis and treatment by performing complex laboratory analyses, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining reliable test results for the healthcare team.

A Day in the Life ofYour day begins in the lab, where precision and focus are essential. After reviewing priorities and calibrating instruments, you jump into performing laboratory testing across multiple departments, ensuring each result meets strict quality and accuracy standards.

Throughout your shift, youre actively monitoring quality control, maintaining instrumentation, and documenting all testing activities, making sure every process aligns with established laboratory policies and CLIA requirements. When results fall outside expected ranges, you investigate discrepancies, troubleshoot equipment, and take corrective action or escalate concerns as needed.

You play a key role in patient care by recognizing and responding to abnormal test results, ensuring timely communication and proper documentation so providers can make informed clinical decisions.

In addition to testing, you maintain your clinical skills by collecting patient specimens, including venipuncture and capillary draws, following strict identification and handling protocols to ensure safety and specimen integrity.

As a collaborative team member, you communicate with providers, nurses, and fellow lab staff while supporting workflow efficiency and maintaining a high standard of patient-focused service. Whether working independently or stepping into a supervisory role when needed, you ensure the lab operates smoothly and effectively.

By the end of your shift, your attention to detail and commitment to excellence have helped deliver accurate results that directly impact patient diagnoses and outcomes.

QualificationsEducationMLT:

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent training required

MT/MLS:

Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field preferredLicensure/CertificationCertification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist by a recognized certifying agency preferred or eligibility for certificationExperienceMust meet CLIA requirements for testing personnelPrevious laboratory experience preferred (microbiology experience a plus)SkillsStrong analytical and critical thinking abilitiesKnowledge of laboratory procedures, quality control, and regulatory standardsAbility to troubleshoot instrumentation and testing issuesEffective communication and teamwork skillsAttention to detail and commitment to accuracyAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentWork Environment & ExpectationsFast-paced clinical laboratory environment requiring precision and focusRegular use of laboratory equipment, instruments, and information systemsExposure to biohazardous materials, chemicals, and sharp instrumentsRequires standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)Must be able to perform phlebotomy and handle patient specimens safelyAvailability for variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations as neededWhy Regional West?

Make a direct impact on patient diagnosis and treatmentWork with advanced laboratory technology and skilled clinical teamsOpportunities for professional development and advancementCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageA conditional job offer is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug test and background checks. A Physical Capacity Profile may be required for some positions.