Medical Lab Technician

*Sign-on Bonus* 

*Relocation Assistance*

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Laboratory Technician uses a variety of technical and analytical skills to perform and evaluate all types of laboratory testing to aid the physician in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients.  He/she assures timely and quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, and analysis of appropriate samples.  In collaboration with the Medical Technologist, this person utilizes professional judgment and knowledge to implement new methods, educate others, and improve systems.  Collaborates with all members of the health care team to provide quality service to our customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Organizes and performs or supports patient testing and facilitates overall efficient function of the entire lab.  Assures quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, and collection and analysis of appropriate samples
• Recognizes abnormal results or unusual circumstances and takes appropriate actions.  Utilizes available resources to maintain and fix instruments or problem solve issues in collaboration with the Medical Technologist
• Works and communicates cooperatively with team members to identify and complete lab responsibilities and meet department goals.  Participants in hospital/department activities to improve patient care/lab systems
• Identifies current professional and technical issues and their impact on lab practices.  Maintains appropriate accreditation by regulatory agencies.  Evaluates and develops new methods and instruments
• Maintains current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignment through continuing education or professional organizations.  Follows all procedures and policies and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required
• Share new information with all team members, attend team meetings, and effectively orients/mentors new staff as requested
• Must be open to learning and perform the following,
•  DOT Drug Screen testing, NON-DOT Drug screen testing. Breath Alcohol testing, preform and run QC on all machines, Dailey, weekly, and Monthly maintenance
• Able to perform EKGs, ABGs, Phlebotomy on pediatrics, teens and geriatric patients.
• Preform Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Manual Differentials, Coagulation on POC coag machine and the Venus drawn samples.
• Preform Microbiology, setting up specimens on the Agar plate, identifying organisms to set up on the MicroScan. Do any back up testing needed, and staining and reading a gram stain.
• Preform Urinalysis, with use of the microscope to read the Urinalysis.
• Serology running Covid, Flu, RSV, Mono, in house drug testing, pregnancy testing on urine and serum, performing rheumatoid testing.
• Ordering and sending out our send out tests to Quest.
• Learn our LIS system
• In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon MMH needs or requirements            

*In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon MMH needs or requirements.

COMPETENCIES:

• Support MMH vision and mission.
• Maintain confidentiality of all work information.
• Demonstrate an ability to function successfully in a team environment.
• Exhibit courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of internal and external customers.
• Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
• Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
• Report any compliance issues as designated in the MMH Compliance Program

QUALIFICATIONS:

       MINIMUM:

• Education/Experience: Must be ASCP or AMT certified with an associate in Lab.
• Technical Skills: Technical and analytical knowledge and ability to organize, prioritize, perform and evaluate laboratory testing in the areas of hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology, coagulation, urinalysis, and body fluid analysis.  Basic phlebotomy skills are also necessary.  Must apply appropriate blood and body fluid precautions when testing.

"This position will remain open until filled; however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis."

WHY WORK AT MELISSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL? 

At Melissa Memorial Hospital, we’re a family not just a healthcare provider serving patients, staff, and community with care and inclusion. Here’s why you’ll thrive here:

• Core Values: Integrity, Passion, Service, Collaboration, Ownership, Courage drive us.
• Mission: “Compassionate care, nurturing trust.”, Tagline: “Seek Health. Live Well.”
• Eastern Plains Heart: A tight-knit team delivering impactful care.
• Balance: Work-life support plus the tools to excel in your current role and help you grow!

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• 100% Employer paid Medical (Employee Only) 
• Dental and Vision insurance 
• Retirement Plans, with up to 3% employer match 
• Voluntary Group Benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Gym Membership Discount 
• PTO, Paid Sick Time 
• Continuing Education Benefits 
• FSA 
• MASA Insurance 
• Eligibility for Student Loan Repayment  

MELISSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Melissa Memorial Hospital is a 15-bed critical access hospital, located in Holyoke, Colorado. While being “rural” we are equipped for any situation. It is a model rural hospital with 1 operating room, surgical procedure room, 4 bay emergency room, and radiology including 64-slice CT scanner and mammography, MRI, ECHO, and Nuclear Medicine, along with other ancillary services. The hospital is co-located with a family practice clinic and retail pharmacy services. Other services include chemotherapy, general & orthopedic surgery, podiatry, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, progressive rehab services, and wound care. MMH operates a full-time EMS service and maintains a 24/7 AirLife Helicopter base. 

THE COMMUNITY: 

Holyoke is home to the Holyoke Dragons and is truly a “City of Pride and Progress.” Holyoke offers: From different coffee shops to different ethnic flavors, to a quick bite, the sweet small town of Holyoke has a handful of different restaurant options to choose from. Holyoke is based in Phillips County where there are four different rural towns in the county with two schools in the county. Holyoke, Amherst. Paoli, and Haxtun are all within the same county. Holyoke homes a historical museum with different artifacts of what has built Holyoke today. You will see the fields turn different colors throughout different seasons. Your wheat, corn, alfalfa, are some of the few cultivating growths that you will see around your area! If you enjoy hunting, there are plenty of opportunities for a good catch. You will discover that you can see the most beautiful sunsets and the clearest starry nights out in the rural areas. Come take a look at our beautiful little town in the Northeastern corner of Colorado. 

Click here for a List of Things to Do in Holyoke 

Melissa Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $26 - $44