What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Tech (MLT) - Nights position at Vail Valley Medical Center?
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .
About the opportunity: The Medical Laboratory Technician collects and processes (per CLIA) moderate- and high-complexity laboratory tests and analyses; recognizes problems; maintains instruments; and provides Physicians with rapid and accurate test results. What you will do:- Performs general tests in all laboratory areas including blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology and microbiology under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
- Performs and records preventative maintenance on lab instrumentation and identifies problems with lab equipment.
- Validates laboratory test data, enters date into LIS system, and reviews it for completeness and accuracy.
- Report data to Physicians, Infection Control, and regulatory agencies as required.
- Performs quality control, calibrations, and validations on test assays.
- Performs specimen collection, handling, processing, and storage per regulations.
- Evaluates specimen’s quality for testing and troubleshoots deviations.
- Participates in QA and QI projects and collects data.
- Assists with training and education of lab assistants and waived testing personnel.
- Maintains competency and education in general lab practices.
- Role models the Principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
- One year of experience as a MLT or Lab Assistant in a high complexity lab preferred.
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- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
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Benefits at Vail Health Include:
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay:
$25.98 - $35.84 USD