Technologist: Medical Lab Scientist chez Pagosa Springs Medical Center
Pagosa Springs Medical Center · Pagosa Springs, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Pagosa Springs
Job Details
Description
Position Summary:
Performs technical analytical procedures requiring knowledge and techniques in areas such as hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, serology, urinalysis, coagulation and phlebotomy as ordered by the physician / healthcare provider. Performs routine and special laboratory tests in accordance with written requisition of physician / healthcare provider. May perform clinical testing in one or a combination of areas of specialization. Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting for laboratory instrumentation. Performs, records and participates in evaluation of Quality Control for tests conducted. Performs all work in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Pagosa Springs Medical Center.
This position has the authority to manually enter results into the LIS.
Why Join PSMC?
Located in the beautiful mountain town of Pagosa Springs, PSMC offers the unique opportunity to serve a rural community while working in a mission-driven healthcare facility. As the only hospital and EMS service in Archuleta County, we value innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care.
About Our Community
Pagosa Springs is not only a wonderful place to work, but also a wonderful place to live. Pagosans are warm and friendly people, proud of their community and proud of their medical center. The Pagosa Springs area boasts great public schools in addition to a variety of alternative education options. The region offers numerous recreational opportunities. Wolf Creek ski area is just 24 miles away and is surrounded by trails for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Hiking, biking, ATV riding, hunting, boating, fly-fishing, and kayaking opportunities abound in the warmer months. Pagosa Springs is home to the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring and is located one hour east of Durango, CO and a short drive north of the New Mexico state line.
Qualifications
- Base Compensation Range: $33.25 - $51.40 hourly, based on years of relevant experience. "Relevant experience" means relevant to the employee's responsibilities set forth in the job description as determined by the HR Manager, CAO, applicable department manager/director and applicable senior leader.
- Shift Differential Pay:
- Night Shift Differential: Employees who work majority of hours between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. receive a Night Shift Differential of an additional $5.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Benefits include generous paid time off, separate sick leave, health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability and option for short-term disability, and retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Shift Type: Any
- Anticipated End Date for Posting: November 30, 2025. The deadline may close sooner due to an unanticipated business necessity, such as an incumbent vacating the role earlier than anticipated. You are encouraged to apply well in advance of the deadline.
Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, and we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment health and drug screen and background check.
Qualifications: At all times, the employee shall possess the following qualifications set forth below.
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Education/Training:
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Doctorate, Master’s, Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Laboratory Sciences with completion of approved internship in Medical Technology. |
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Experience: |
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Minimum of five (5) years as clinical medical technologist / scientist. |
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Must have knowledge of basic medical technology. |
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Experience as a generalist from a large hospital facility is desired but not preferred. |
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Special Skills, Licenses or Certifications: |
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MLT (ASCLS) or MT (ASCLS) or equivalent or must pass the registry within two (2) years of hire date. |
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Medical Technologist – ASCP or AMT. |
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Current AHA BLS certification for healthcare providers required. |
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Ability to distinguish colors is required. |
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Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, electronic health record). |
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Language Skills: |
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Demonstrates ability to read, write, and clearly express one’s self in English 100% of the time. |
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Additional languages desired but not required. |
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Demonstrates ability to listen. |
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Demonstrates ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken work, to impart oral information to others or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. |
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Work Environment:
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Work is performed in a hospital setting with exposure to work stress, environmental stress and frequent interruptions; noise level is moderate; frequent daily communications with patients, employees, medical staff, vendors and/or the public. |
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Cross-Training of Position:
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PSMC cross-trains job positions. This job description must cross-train to be able to effectively perform the job position of: Technician: Phlebotomist. |
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Supervisory Responsibilities: |
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This position IS NOT responsible for supervising other personnel. |
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Job Hazards: |
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Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and communicable disease. |
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Exposure to chemicals and other hazardous materials. |
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Physical strain due to lifting, moving and positioning patients and/or equipment. |
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Potential equipment and device product hazards. |
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Potential verbal or physical abuse. |
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Liability due to current public consciousness. |
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Physical Demands: |
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Alternate Sit/Stand or Walk at Will – Able to alternate between sitting and standing as needed. |
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Climbing Ramps/Stairs – Able to ascend or descend ramps and/or stairs using feet and legs. Hands and arms may be used for balance, i.e., holding the rail. |
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Far Visual Acuity – Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well. |
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Fine manipulation – Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation. |
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Foot/leg controls – Using one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Controls include but are not limited to pedals, buttons, levers, and cranks. |
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Gross manipulation – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand. |
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Hearing requirements – Able to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds, i.e., machinery alarms, medical codes/alarms, one on one or in a group or conference. |
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Keyboarding – Entering text or data into a computer or other machine with a keyboard. |
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Kneeling – Bending at the knees to come to rest on knee(s). |
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Lifting – Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). |
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Carrying – Transporting an object, usually by holding it in the hands or arms, but may occur on the shoulder. |
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Near Visual Acuity – Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print, including the use of computers. |
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Peripheral vision – Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right to left while eyes are fixed on a given point. |
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Pushing – exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. |
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Pulling – exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force. |
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Reaching at/below shoulder level – Extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position. |
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Reaching overhead – Extending hands and arms in a 150-180 degrees vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position. |
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Standing/walking – Standing is to remain on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about. Walking is to move about on foot. |
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Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist – requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. |
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Type of Work |
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Sedentary |
Up to 10 pounds |
Up to 10 pounds |
Negligible weight |
No weight |
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Light Work |
11-25 pounds |
11-25 pounds |
1-10 pounds |
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26-50 pounds |
26-50 pounds |
11-25 pounds |
1-10 pounds |
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Heavy Work |
51-100 pounds |
51-100 pounds |
26-50 pounds |
11-25 pounds |
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Very Heavy Work |
>100 pounds
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