Medical Lab Tech - Cheyenne, United States - Memorial Hospital of Laramie County

Description

Job Description

Day in the Life of a Medical Lab Tech:
Performs laboratory testing, including waived, moderate and high complexity, complying with applicable regulations of organizations governing laboratories and according to established procedures to aid the physician in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients. In collaboration with the Medical Technologist, utilizes judgment and knowledge to implement new procedures or methods, educate others, and improve systems. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to provide quality patient care and exceptional customer service.

Why work at Cheyenne Regional?
ANCC Magnet Hospital
403(b) with 4% employer match
21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
Education Assistance Program
Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
Employee Assistance program

Here is what you will be doing:

• Organizes and performs laboratory testing in lab areas that are assigned and in which employee is determined competent.

• Determines the reliability of analytical data after it can be released for patient diagnosis or monitoring. Recognizes abnormal results or unusual circumstances and takes appropriate action.

• Assures quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, proper daily documentation and collection and analysis of appropriate samples.

• Utilizes available resources to maintain and fix instrumentation or problem solves issues in collaboration with the Medical Technologist.

• Completes a minimum of five continuing education contact hours per year or ten contact hours per two years.

• Utilizes Laboratory Information System (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently.

• I understand that it is not within my scope of practice to handle any medications that I might inadvertently come in contact with, including medications delivered in the pneumatic tube system. If I do come in contact with medications I know to alert a licensed employee for them to handle.

Desired skills:

• Maintains knowledge and skills applicable to the job through continuing education to comply with current state regulations

• Is personable and customer service oriented

• Demonstrates ability to positively interact with persons of different ethnic, spiritual, moral and cultural beliefs

• Shows willingness to read, understand, and follow all policies and procedures, as defined for the organization and department

• Exhibits effective decision-making skills as appropriate

• Demonstrates ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

Here Is What You Will Need:

• Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or related experience/education requirements determined by the ASCP or AMT

• ASCP, or AMT certification within 12 months of hire

Nice to have:

• Prior clinical laboratory experience

About CRMC:
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.d approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today