Description
Delta Health offers health care professionals and people from all walks of life an opportunity to find fulfillment in their jobs as part of a close-knit team.We pride ourselves on ourpositive work culture . Our team members understand our fundamental commitment to the community and rally around the motto "Excellence, Every Patient, Every Time."When you embark on a journey with us, you'll take pride in your work and the impact you have, while building a career with focus and purpose.
Under the direction of the Lab Manager is responsible for performing a variety of tests on blood, tissues, body fluids and exudates.Employs techniques in chemistry, immunology, hematology, urinalysis, routine microscopy, immunohematology, and bacteriology to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.Is responsible for determining morphology of blood cells and formed elements in the blood, responsible for carrying out chemical analysis of blood, tissues and body fluids to determine concentration of many types of chemical constituents, responsible for assuming complete technical responsibility for carrying out many laboratory tests beginning with written or verbal receipt of request, and including obtaining of blood or other sample, identification of specimen, technical analysis, instrument maintenance, computation and verification of reasonableness and accuracy of result, timely recording and reporting of results.

• Collects appropriately and labels all specimens accurately.
• Demonstrates proper use, maintenance and trouble shooting of certain specified technical equipment in the laboratory, as well as keeping same in clean and accurately functioning condition.
• Knows and understands the correct procedures used for drawing blood in infectious disease areas, nursery, surgery and other special care areas.
• Will perform hematology, coagulation, special and routine chemistry, bacteriology, blood banking, urinalysis serology and blood gases.
• Detects errors and any unusual and/or abnormal results and handles them appropriately.
• Records test results accurately by developing & following appropriate proofreading & error checking methods.
• Makes proper decisions based on facts, policies and recognition of contributing factors.
• Transmits facts and concepts clearly both verbally & in writing to a variety of persons within and outside the laboratory.

Job Relationships:

• Responsible to: Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Supervisor, Section Supervisor, Consults with: Staff Pathologists
• Workers supervised: Students
• Interrelationships: All laboratory/nursing/hospital personnel, patients, general public and visitors, Physicians and their office personnel, Vendor representatives (sales and service) , accreditation inspectors.

Requirements

• Associates degree in chemical, physical, biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution;
• National registration by ASCP/HEW as an MLT or equivalent; or qualify as Laboratory testing personnel as defined by CLIA 88 regulations.
• Previous Hospital experience preferred.

Summary
Delta Health is a county-wide healthcare system that has been serving the Western Slope for over 100 years. We have grown to a 49-bed hospital with locations throughout Delta County. We proudly provide a wide range of medical services that meet the diverse needs of our community members. At all stages of life, we are here to provide remarkable care in a healing environment. We offer comprehensive laboratory services including routine/STAT testing and more. We use advanced instrumentation and technically proven methodologies to deliver rapid and accurate laboratory results.
Our Laboratory offers 24-hour service within the hospital as well as draw stations at our Delta Health Hotchkiss and Delta Health Outpatient Therapies & Sports Performance clinic in Cedaredge, courier services and automated reporting processes. Our professional staff are highly trained and dedicated to putting their patients first. For tests not performed on-site, Delta Health uses the Mayo Medical Laboratory in Rochester, Minnesota, as our primary reference lab.
Employee Benefits : Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and Scholarships towards continued education.
Medical : Low monthly premiums; 100% coverage for all services provided within our Delta Health System without a deductible or co-payment. We offer alternative coverage to include massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. Employer paid Life and Disability coverage.
Paid Time Off : 4 plus weeks of vacation (CAL) a year for Full-Time employees including sick pay and personal time off.
Retirement : 403B Plan -Up to a 3% retirement match.