Medical Laboratory Tech (MLT) - Nights at Vail Health Hospital, Vail, CO
Medical Laboratory Tech (MLT) - Nights at Vail Health Hospital in Vail, CO. $25.98 to $35.84 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.
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.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need:
Experience:
- One year of experience as a MLT or Lab Assistant in a high complexity lab preferred.
License(s):
- N/A
Certification(s):
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required.
Computer / Typing:
- 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.
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education:
- N/A
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