Lab Technician

About Us: Founded in 2004 by local physicians, Animas Surgical Hospital has been an integral part of the Four Corners region for more than two decades. Our goal has never been to be the only hospital in Durango but to be the best option for surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, occupational medicine, and internal medicine.

Our Mission: To provide innovative, exceptional healthcare that patients recommend, physicians prefer, and employees are proud of.  

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Summary: Responsible for coordination and management of Animas Surgical Hospital (ASH) in house lab.

Reports To: Laboratory Supervisor, Director of Outpatient Services

Hourly range: $18.50 to 40.91 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions:

• Specimen Testing and Analysis
  • Performs testing and analysis according to ASH lab policies and procedures.
  • In coordination with the OR staff, is responsible for collecting, logging, and transferring all laboratory specimens, including cultures and pathology in the OR department.
• Quality Assurance
  • Performs daily and as needed QC and QA as trained.
  • Coordinates API testing at direction of Technical Consultant.
  • Ensures accuracy and maintenance of competency and proficiency testing records and documentation.
  • Ensures accuracy and maintenance of documentation of QC and validation studies.
  • Ensures test results and QC are being documented appropriately, with required initials, date and time.
  • Identifies problems that may adversely affect testing or reporting of results.
  • Investigates reported or identified lab deficiencies or issues and provides summary of findings to Dept Director for review and follow up.

• Supply and Inventory
  • Oversees and manages lab supply and inventory tracking including:
    • Tracking use and expirations.
    • Ordering in a timely manner as to not interfere with testing.
    • Coordinating and managing supply storage, ensuring supplies are received and stored according to manufacturer guidelines, and QC’d as received.
  • Coordinates with IT and vendors to set up, validate and troubleshoot EHR lab instrument interfaces.
  • Works with ASH clinical departments, lab personnel, and contracted lab services to optimize specimen workflow.
• Attitude and Spirit
  • Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day activities of the position.
  • Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues. Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
  • Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment. Is a positive example to co-workers. Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
  • Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
  • Promotes team spirit and cohesiveness

Additional Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.  

Minimum Requirements

Education: Associates in Applied Science with MLT school or a Bachelor's in CLS or a biological science with MLT or MT

Certification, Licensure: MLT or MT (ASCP) preferred.

Experience: Laboratory, healthcare, biology or chemistry experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to fifty (50)+ pounds while administering care to patients. Stooping, kneeling and/or crouching daily in delivery of patient care. Standing and walking for more than five (5) hours per day; running occasionally in responding to patient care emergencies.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts.  Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Animas Health Immunizations and Vaccinations Requirements  

Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel 

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis Screening - Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

*Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1st day of scheduled work.

Animas Health is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.

We Offer Competitive Pay and Benefits

Employment with us provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Education and Tuition benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Additional optional benefits

Where You Will Work: Click here to learn more about Durango, Co.