Medical Technologist

Company Overview: Embrace the adventure of a career at Aspen Valley Hospital. Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds # the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center. Our award-winning hospital, nestled in the heart of Aspen, CO, includes a team of more than 500 people dedicated to making a difference for our patients, families, and community. Nationally we are recognized for providing some of the most exceptional patient care of any hospital across the country. # This Position Offers: Highly competitive pay, being part of an amazing and cohesive Lab team,#state-of-the-art#laboratory instrumentation # equipment,#and four of North America#s top#ski resorts at your doorstep.##Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, health insurance within your first 30 days, and retirement, which#can be viewed here. Pay range for new hires: $37.18 - $59.48#/hr## Hire-in rates of pay are based upon the relevance of years of experience, education and certifications. #Our talent acquisition team will help you understand how your direct experience will be considered.# # Job Overview:# The Medical Lab Technician / Medical Technologist performs various clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of Clinical Laboratory Medicine following established procedures to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. # Primary Scope of Responsibilities: Performs laboratory procedures as assigned and is fully competent in role; (Blood Bank, Microbiology#,Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology, Serology, Coagulation, Urinalysis), for specimen handling and processing, sending out reference labs and protocols, documented training and certified in packaging and shipping of infectious material following state, federal and local regulations, test analysis, reporting, maintaining records of patients test results, assists in procedures such as#FNA, bone marrow and other biopsies and assists the pathologist, phlebotomy proficient, prioritize workload.## Proficiently documents information for quality control and follows established procedures for #out-of-range control values, labeling reagents and controls, adding reagents or indicators, or prepares specimens for introduction into proper instrument, records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepared reports of same, documentation of troubleshooting and initiate service calls for lab instrumentation# Participates in overall department and facility quality improvement plan as requested. Quality management of pre-analytic, analytic, post-analytic processes, and proficiency testing as assigned. Implements correct charges procedures and monitors daily for accurate charging in the department. Prioritizes patient#s situations and takes appropriate action in an efficient, effective manner.## Makes value-added resource decision for patient care with respect to supplies, equipment and acuity of care.# Acknowledges and greets customers in a courteous manner, and exhibits the#AVH#core values consistently with all interactions. # Minimum Qualifications # Requirements: A minimum of 1 year of professional experience as a Generalist to include Blood Bank and Microbiology setups. Current Medical Technologist Certification (ASCP) or equivalent registration. Someone with a strong focus on providing exceptional patient care. Willingness to work any shifts as#necessary#including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and (occasionally) nights. Previous Epic Beaker experience preferred. Previous WellSky Transfusion experience preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred.