Medical Lab Scientist

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive

provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a FT Medical Lab

Scientist in Longmont.

We realize that it sounds cliche but it is true - taking care of cancer

patients is a calling. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique

story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those

stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.

No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same:

to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

Whether we are a nurse holding our patient's hand, or a scheduler on the

phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient's schedule, we are

deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join our team.

Salary Range: $30.00-$43.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work

experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in

addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this

position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and

vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible

spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance,

short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee

Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and

employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Responsibilities

• Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing,
  
  

test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.

• Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology
  
  

specimens.

• Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and
  
  

monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.

• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies and documents all QC
  
  

activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument

maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and

reage

• Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and
  
  

reporting results at least once a year.

• Prepares peripheral blood smear and competently performs complete WBC
  
  

differential on normal and abnormal smears.

• Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment.
• Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs
  
  

file maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing.

• Follows the laboratory's policies whenever test systems are not within the
  
  

laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies

problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test

results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all

corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's

established performance specifications.

• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program
  
  

including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs,

equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents

with accurate follow-up.

• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are
  
  

viable before using in patient testing. Prepares reagents, stains and other

chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed.

• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in
  
  

house.

• Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory
  
  

specimens.

Perform phlebotomy and sample collection procedures as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or

related health care field. Current state license if required. AMT, ASCP or

equivalent certification preferred.

Strong Phlebotomy Skills Required.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background che k and

non-federal drug test (excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and

prior to hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of

those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. Physical

demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including

manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and

manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for

extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel

and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up

to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal

range. Requires legible handwriting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is

performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with

management, staff and external auditors and clients.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate

applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. To apply

for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender

identity, disability or protected veteran status.