Medical Laboratory Technologist
Yuma, Colorado
Yuma District Hospital

Medical Laboratory Technologist (Night Shift)

Location: Yuma, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform and coordinate laboratory testing procedures and clinical data communication with medical staff.
• Conduct phlebotomy, including therapeutic phlebotomies, arterial and capillary specimen collections using age-appropriate techniques.
• Perform EKGs as part of duties.
• Clarify physician orders and respond to questions regarding orders, specimens, and results.
• Maintain standards for routine, timed, and STAT testing with appropriate prioritization.
• Share weekend and daily on-call responsibilities with other technologists.
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and support workplace safety.
• Prepare and monitor quality control charts, perform instrument function checks and maintenance to ensure quality and consistency.
• Use quality assurance tools to identify and report hazards.
• Demonstrate competency in patient care delivery to optimize safety and reduce medical errors.
• Correlate test results with diagnoses and question incompatible results.
• Follow proper procedures for malfunctioning laboratory equipment and ensure continuity of care.
• Document preventive maintenance and report medical/health care errors appropriately.

Schedule

• Night Shift: 7 days on, 7 days off (Wednesday to Tuesday)
• Potential for on-call responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist, including experience within the last year.
• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• EKG Technician experience.
• Certification/Registration with ASCP, NCA, NEW, or equivalent registry.

Additional Information

• Must demonstrate knowledge and responsibility in safety, chemical hygiene, infectious/exposure control, electrical safety, disaster, fire, compliance, and ethics plans.
• Broad knowledge of all laboratory departments required.
• Ability to use good judgment in responding to laboratory operation needs.

Hours

• Approximately 36 hours per week