ASCP - Clinical Laboratory Technician - CLT / MLT

Ignite Your Passion in the Lab: Be Part of a Dynamic Diagnostic Team in a Thriving River City

Overview
We are on the lookout for a Clinical Laboratory Technician who thrives on curiosity and precisionan individual dedicated to enhancing patient care by examining specimens closely. In this full-time, first-shift position within a busy community hospital located in a vibrant river city, your pivotal role will be crucial in providing transformative diagnostic insights. You'll join forces with like-minded professionals, bolstered by a comprehensive rewards package that nourishes both your career path and personal well-being.

Responsibilities What You Will Contribute

• Conduct both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests spanning chemistry, hematology, immunology, and beyond, following established procedures.
• Evaluate results for precision, troubleshoot any discrepancies, and perform scheduled maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Support specimen collection processes and prepare samples for subsequent tests when necessary.
• Thoroughly document all procedures, train new hires or students, and help maintain high laboratory quality standards.
• Keep a clean, safe working environment while following all relevant regulatory and accreditation standards.

Education and Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent allied health degree, along with compatibility for ASCP/AMT certification.

Certifications

• Acquisition of ASCP or AMT Board of Certification in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) within the first year of employment.
• Ongoing maintenance of current certification throughout your tenure.

Essential Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to demonstrate independent judgment and solve problems in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational skills with a detailed focus, especially regarding quality control and thorough record-keeping.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous time-off policy starting from your first day and accrued vacation/holiday time with experienced hire credit.
• Opportunities for continuing education and support for professional development.
• A robust total rewards package focused on your overall wellness.

Your meticulous work in this role catalyzes healthcare decisions, impacting the lives of patients. Each test can be vitalfrom identifying a critical infection to spotting early signs of metabolic disorders. Your diligence ensures accuracy that healthcare professionals and patients rely on every single day.

This position transcends being a job; it fosters community. You will join a team dedicated to continual enhancementa culture where seasonal in-lab meetings, competency refreshers, and initiatives propel collaborative idea-sharing. Here, you will find opportunities to join committees, propose process improvements, and mentor new staff.

Picture a vibrant river city, with bustling markets full of fresh produce, craft breweries, and lively art events. Neighborhood coffeehouses act as local gathering spots, sparking conversations from light-hearted small talk to deeper community matters. Your days off could involve kayaking at dawn or enjoying an outdoor concert amid towering trees. People here are grounded, warm, and eager to support one anothera sentiment that channels through the local healthcare system.

The area offers charming boutiques, scenic trails, community theaters, and numerous activities catering to varied interestsfrom hiking to local sports. Commuting is efficient, connecting you effortlessly to the metro area, offering a pace of life that's more manageable than larger cities. Affordable housing allows for an enhanced quality of life, providing more room in your budget for experiencesthink weekend getaways, winery tours, and local sporting events.

In this community, lab professionals are essential contributors to public health. Your work will resonate widely: expediting diagnoses, enhancing care, lifting patient spirits, and promoting efficient operations. Frequent notes of appreciation reflect not only the precision of lab results but a profound gratitude for your integral role in patient care.

If you're looking for more than just a salaryif you seek purpose, personal development, and the chance to make a difference in your communitythis is your opportunity. Whether you're newly certified or a seasoned professional, you will discover support, challenge, and growth here.

Prepare for Your Next Adventure

Step into a position where your diligent skills coincide with a community that cherishes both innovation and warmtha domain where every lab analysis contributes to genuine healing stories. If you are ready to immerse yourself in a role that rewards precise work, teamwork, and compassion, we are eager to connect with you.

Apply now and be part of a future where science saves lives and human connection is vital to accuracy.