Medical Technologist
Company: Aspen Valley Hospital
Location: Aspen
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description 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. AVH supports vaccinations as the evidence-based
and most effective means for our community and country to put
COVID-19 behind us and to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and
deaths. In order to better care for our community, as of 10/31/21,
AVH requires COVID-19 Vaccination for all Staff. This Position
Offers: Generous relocation / sign on bonus, highly competitive
pay, fully furnished temporary housing for up to 90 days to assist
with relocation, excellent benefits package, being part of an
amazing and cohesive Lab team, state-of-the-art laboratory
instrumentation & equipment, four of North America's top ski
resorts at your doorstep, and much more. This Position Requires ALL
the following: Someone proficient in Microbiology, specifically
reading plates (minimum 1 year required). A minimum of 1 year of
professional experience as a Generalist required. Current MT, MLT
or MLS Certification (ASCP) or equivalent registration required.
Someone with a strong focus on providing exceptional patient care.
Primary Scope of Responsibilities: --- This position is a day shift
and includes both morning and evening shifts. --- This position has
a strong focus in Microbiology but will also serve as a generalist
in all areas of the lab. 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. --- Serves
in advocacy role; encouraging active involvement of patient and
family in their care. --- 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. --- Provides
individualized patient and family education consistent with
patient's learning style, readiness to learn and self-care needs,
and keeps patients informed regarding what to expect
pre/during/post procedure, and evaluates the effectiveness of
patient learning --- Acknowledges and greets customers in a
courteous manner, and exhibits the AVH core values consistently
with all interactions. Compensation/Benefits: Hire-in rates of pay
are based upon the relevance of years of experience, education and
certifications. Our recruitment team will help you understand how
your direct experience will be considered. MLT pay range for new
hires: $44.55 - $46.38/hr Our comprehensive benefits package
includes generous Paid Time Off, Health Insurance within your first
30 days, Retirement, and much more can be viewed here.
Keywords: Aspen Valley Hospital, Aspen , Medical Technologist, Healthcare , Aspen, Colorado
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