Technologist: Medical Lab Scientist

Job Details

Job Location

Pagosa Springs Medical Center - PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$33.25 - $51.40 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

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.

Education/Training:	Check All that Apply:	Description:
	X	Doctorate, Master’s, Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Laboratory Sciences with completion of approved internship in Medical Technology.
Experience:	X	Minimum of five (5) years as clinical medical technologist / scientist.
	X	Must have knowledge of basic medical technology.
	X	Experience as a generalist from a large hospital facility is desired but not preferred.
Special Skills, Licenses or Certifications:	X	MLT (ASCLS) or MT (ASCLS) or equivalent or must pass the registry within two (2) years of hire date.
	X	Medical Technologist – ASCP or AMT.
	X	Current AHA BLS certification for healthcare providers required.
	X	Ability to distinguish colors is required.
	X	Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, electronic health record).
Language Skills:	X	Demonstrates ability to read, write, and clearly express one’s self in English 100% of the time.
	X	Additional languages desired but not required.
	X	Demonstrates ability to listen.
	X	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.
Work Environment:	X	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.
Cross-Training of Position:	X	PSMC cross-trains job positions. This job description must cross-train to be able to effectively perform the job position of: Technician: Phlebotomist.
Supervisory Responsibilities:	X	This position IS NOT responsible for supervising other personnel.
Job Hazards:	X	Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and communicable disease.
	X	Exposure to chemicals and other hazardous materials.
	X	Physical strain due to lifting, moving and positioning patients and/or equipment.
	X	Potential equipment and device product hazards.
	X	Potential verbal or physical abuse.
	X	Liability due to current public consciousness.

Physical Demands:	Check ALL that Apply:	Description:
	X	Alternate Sit/Stand or Walk at Will – Able to alternate between sitting and standing as needed.
	X	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.
	X	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.
	X	Fine manipulation – Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation.
	X	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.
	X	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.
	X	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.
	X	Keyboarding – Entering text or data into a computer or other machine with a keyboard.
	X	Kneeling – Bending at the knees to come to rest on knee(s).
	X	Lifting – Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling).
	X	Carrying – Transporting an object, usually by holding it in the hands or arms, but may occur on the shoulder.
	X	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.
	X	Peripheral vision – Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right to left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
	X	Pushing – exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.
	X	Pulling – exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force.
	X	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.
	X	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.
	X	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.
	X	Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist – requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Type of Work	Select (1)	Seldom	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly
Sedentary		Up to 10 pounds	Up to 10 pounds	Negligible weight	No weight
Light Work		11-25 pounds	11-25 pounds	1-10 pounds	Negligible weight
Medium Work	X	26-50 pounds	26-50 pounds	11-25 pounds	1-10 pounds
Heavy Work		51-100 pounds	51-100 pounds	26-50 pounds	11-25 pounds
Very Heavy Work		>100 pounds	>100 pounds	>50 pounds	>25 pounds

Standard Job Requirements: At all times, employee shall satisfy the following requirements:

Culture:	Adheres to our standards of conduct and culture (WISER) as defined by our policies and procedures including maintaining, always, an attitude of positive teamwork, compassion, integrity, and respect for our patients, visitors and staff.
	Demonstrates commitment to service excellence and promotes positive patient, visitor, and employee experiences.
	Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others (i.e., co-workers, supervisors, patients, visitors, vendors of PSMC and the public).
	Works effectively on PSMC/department team matters and recognizes situations which require teamwork.
Quality:	Must consistently demonstrate compliance with organizational-wide competency statements and performance criteria based on established quality and key performance indicators.
Safety:	Participates in employee training, disaster preparedness and emergency events.
	Reports potential safety issues as soon as possible.
	Demonstrates safe operation of equipment and uses supplies / materials / chemicals as directed by instructions for use.
	Wears non-slip footwear to prevent fall and/or injury.
	Follows established policies and procedures for employee illness and/or exposure to illness/disease. Does not come to work sick.
Service Excellence:	Demonstrates proper phone etiquette when talking on the phone for business.
	Answers phone messages promptly, by the end of the business day or as established by your department.
	Demonstrates proper email etiquette when utilizing PSMC email account.
	Answers email messages promptly.
	Demonstrates a willingness to perform tasks and complete assigned work, does not leave unfinished tasks for others to complete.
Organization-Wide Requirements:	Complies with all PSMC policies including, without limitation, timely attendance, code for dress and decorum, no conflicts of interest, no harassment, fragrance free, use of personal devices at work etc.
	Complies with all PSMC and department procedures, rules and directives.
	Check email at least once daily when on-shift (full time employees); check email at least once weekly and/or when on-shift (part-time / per diem employees).
	Maintains strict confidentiality of all patients matters and recognizes situations where confidentiality should be maintained even if not legally required. Note: All employees must sign a confidentiality agreement with PSMC stating that information will not be shared with any entity or individual unless authorized or necessary for patient care. Breaches of confidentiality will result in immediate disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from employment.
	Possesses computer knowledge / skills and the ability to learn and adapt to new programs and software.
	Keeps personal contact information updated in Human Resources and in PayCom.
	Sets up desk phone in compliance with established PSMC protocol. Assures name is associated with the phone assigned to you, if applicable.
	Utilizes away messages when you are not in the office and responding to calls, if applicable.
	Sets up email signature in compliance with established PSMC protocol.
	Utilizes away messages when you are not in the office and responding to emails.
	Demonstrates the ability to perform CPR 100% of the time.
	Demonstrates the ability to work and multi-task at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions 100% of the time.
	Displays the ability to work independently with high self-motivation and directional initiative.
	Displays the ability to cope and remain calm in escalating circumstances.
	Participates in departmental inventory process periodically.
	Performs other duties, as assigned by a supervisor.

Essential Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: At all times, employee shall be able to perform the following essential functions of the job, with or without an accommodation, as set forth below.

Departmental Responsibilities:	Meets all standard job requirements.
Accountability	Meets standards and clear expectations for the Laboratory including, job performance, training, continuing education, certifications, conduct and adherence to district values.
	Holds staff accountable in a consistent and respectful manner.
	Follows all approved PSMC policies and procedures.
Interpersonal Skills:	Communicates effectively, keeping leadership and team members informed and involved.
	Treats people with respect, recognizes individuality and is fair and equitable in all interactions.
	Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving tactics. Uses sound and fair judgement in a calm and professional manner.
	Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility when new information becomes available.
	Works collaboratively with others, communicates the department’s vision and strategy across all levels of the organization, and builds consensus around key initiatives and projects.
	Establishes and maintains respectful and effective relationships with providers, employees, patients and managers/directors/Senior Leadership.
	Ability to handle high stress situations, rapid pace, multiple issues, interruptions and matters requiring sensitivity.
	Able to work independently, meeting essential job functions, deadlines and priorities, while also utilizing available resources when needed.
Department Specific Obligations:	Practices with the MT scope of care as defined by the State of Colorado.
	Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy and specimen collection using appropriate collection techniques and devices as appropriate.
	Demonstrates proficiency in ordering and collecting the appropriately ordered tests. Reviews order prior to specimen collection to make sure adequate specimen is obtained and correct specimen type.
	Demonstrates safe handling and proper collection techniques to maintain integrity and quality of specimens.
	Demonstrates correct procedure for labeling, accessioning and delivering specimens to the proper department.
	Responds promptly to phlebotomy requests for STATs and outpatients with a supportive and cooperative attitude.
	Educates patients and documents appropriately.
	Restocks phlebotomy trays and procurement areas after use and at end of shift.
	Demonstrates ability to process patient samples for testing. Evaluates specimen quality and integrity and follows criteria for specimen rejection if indicated.
	Demonstrates ability to process unusual test requests for reference laboratory.
	Performs and records all required quality control testing, reviews and records violations, completes corrective action if necessary.
	Performs required API proficiency testing.
	Performs patient testing according to established policies and procedures.
	Responds promptly to STATS. Organizes and prioritizes workload appropriately.
	Evaluates, analyzes and verifies results. Confirms abnormal results. Follows procedure for reporting critical values.
	Completes all documentation necessary for final release of test results.
	Demonstrates LIS proficiency when resulting, cancelling, adding or editing tests.
	Generates corrected reports when errors are detected.
	Performs LIS functions including client registrations, charging and ordering.
	Provides age appropriate care for Infant/Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients.
	Performs maintenance and/or troubleshooting procedures. Takes steps to resolve equipment or procedural problems.
	Inventories reagents and supplies as directed, keeping working supplies stocked, notifies supervisor when supplies are low.
	Completes departmental training and competency exams on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner.
	Assists with new employee training and bench orientation.
	Notifies supervisor or director of any department issues.
	Participates in department QI activities.
	Keeps department clean, neat and organized.
	Assists other laboratory departments when workload permits.
	Assists medical staff and hospital departments with requested laboratory records and test results.
	Prints, faxes and distributes patient reports per laboratory policy.
	Assists with departmental bi-annual inventory processes.
	Performs other duties as assigned.
	Meets the qualifications as set forth herein.

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