MT (ASCP) - Evenings

Under the direction of the Lab Manager is responsible for performing a variety of tests on blood, tissues, body fluids and exudates for all age groups. 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. Qualified to assume responsibility for section or department in the absence of the established responsible Medical Technologist.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• National registration by ASCP/HEW as an MT or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year previous hospital experience preferred

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.

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.