Hospital Laboratory Technician

North Platte Valley Medical Center

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Saratoga, Wyoming

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Technician analyzes chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to provide patient health information to physicians. They are responsible for collecting specimens and performing analysis across various laboratory disciplines while reporting results accurately.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Hospital Laboratory Technician to analyze tests and provide physicians with patient health information. You'll need a bachelor's degree in a relevant science or an associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, plus strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills to succeed in this role.

Job Description

**Base pay is determined by years of experience**

Position Purpose

The Medical Laboratory Tech is responsible for analyzing various chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests to provide physicians with pertinent information regarding the patient's health under the supervision of the Medical Technologist or Pathologist. This position is in a Critical Access Hospital located in Saratoga, WY. 

Essential Functions

• Collects specimens.

• Performs specimen analysis and other tasks and procedures in hematology. urinalysis, serology, chemistry, and microbiology.

• Reports analysis results appropriately.

• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills, including but not limited to: a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy, and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone.

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers, and the general public verbally and in writing.

 • Demonstrate effective listening skills.

• Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to establish priorities effectively. 

• Possess exceptional problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision.

• Ability to learn new computer software programs.

• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.

• Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.

Required Qualifications
 • Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical
 laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution; OR
 • Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.


Credentials
 • Must meet CLIA required qualifications for Moderate Complexity Testing.
 • The ideal candidate will be certified or registry eligible for certification with the ASCP, AMT or other accrediting organizations. 
 
Details:

  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours plus it will include a rotational on-call schedule to include weekends, nights, and holidays
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North Platte Valley Medical Center benefits include:

  • Simple IRA matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid orientation
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

North Platte Valley Medical Center

The North Platte Valley Medical Center is a state of the art hospital in Saratoga, Wyoming. Our patients receive the highest quality of care possible with our 24/7 emergency room, primary care clinic, visiting specialists, inpatient/outpatient physical and occupational therapy, and extended care facility located in the heart of the North Platte Valley. Opened in 2023, the North Platte Valley Medical Center is the most up-to-date medical campus in southcentral Wyoming. In addition to a 24-hour emergency room, NPVMC offers advanced imaging capabilities. The 25 beds in the facility are allocated between acute care, swing beds and extended care, enabling NPVMC to offer the type of care provided in a nursing home and rehabilitation services to local residents.
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