Medical Laboratory Technologist

Chase mountain views and meaningful impact as a Medical Laboratory Technologist at a high-performing critical access hospital where science meets adventure and every shift matters 🔬.

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, this healthcare organization offers the perfect mix of purpose and progress: a mission-driven, patient-first culture with measurable outcomes, consistently strong quality and safety performance, collaborative physician and APP relationships, and access to modern analyzers, advanced imaging, AI-assisted diagnostics, and clinician-friendly EHR/LIS builds that streamline workflows for the Medical Laboratory Technologist; add in supportive leadership that listens, real-time data dashboards, shared governance, robust onboarding with paid CEUs and conference support, tuition assistance, certification pay, research and clinical trial participation opportunities, and clearly defined clinical ladders so a Clinical Laboratory Scientist can grow faster while practicing at the top of license.

Inside Laboratory Services—the medical laboratory at this hospital—the Clinical Laboratory Scientist thrives as a confident generalist across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank/transfusion services, point-of-care, and limited molecular testing, supported by dependable pre-analytical processes, validated instrumentation, and a tightly integrated clinical laboratory team; importantly, the setting is a 25-bed critical access facility that blends small-town compassion with top-tier medical expertise, and its primary selling points include a 5-star patient experience, specialized partnerships with elite institutions, and a robust wilderness-trained emergency care system—an ideal environment for a Medical Laboratory Technologist who values both broad hands-on practice and high standards.

The Medical Laboratory Technologist reports to the Laboratory Manager and the Medical Director (Pathologist), with daily support from lead technologists and clinical educators; responsibilities for the Medical Laboratory Scientist include specimen collection and processing when needed, analytical testing with meticulous QC/QA, instrument calibration and maintenance, method verification, proficiency testing, regulatory readiness (CLIA/COLA/CAP standards), timely critical value communication, LIS troubleshooting, and point-of-care oversight, all while collaborating closely with friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare professional team—pharmacists, respiratory therapists, imaging technologists, case managers, and more—who value a Clinical Laboratory Scientist's expertise and foster a respectful, team-first culture.

In west central Colorado, a Medical Laboratory Scientist will love a four-season lifestyle defined by alpine peaks, wild rivers, and sunlit mesas—think world-class hiking, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, fly-fishing, rafting, climbing, and camping within minutes; lively concerts, film and food festivals, art walks, and makers' markets energize mountain towns, while farm-to-table cuisine, craft coffee, and breweries showcase local flavor; families and professionals alike appreciate strong schools, accessible healthcare, clean air, abundant parks and trails, safe neighborhoods, and balanced density for privacy; the job market is steady with growing entrepreneurship and remote-work options powered by modern digital infrastructure, housing ranges from historic downtown cottages to new-build mountain modern homes, transportation is convenient with short local commutes and regional airport connectivity, and the inclusive community spirit, walkability and bikeability, and deep commitment to outdoor stewardship make a Clinical Laboratory Scientist feel right at home amid spectacular scenery.

The Medical Laboratory Technologist can expect competitive compensation with shift differentials and on-call pay, potential sign-on and relocation assistance, comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision), retirement savings with employer contributions, generous paid time off, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, certification and tuition support, and paid CEUs—connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to explore this opportunity in confidence and learn how your Clinical Laboratory Scientist expertise can shine here; send a quick message or resume and step into your next lab adventure ✨.