Medical Lab Tech / Medical Tech

Company: Centura Health
Location: Durango
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Welcome to Centura Health:Welcome to the largest health ecosystem in Colorado and western Kansas. Welcome to living your mission among thousands of people on fire to live theirs too. Welcome to options, possibilities and values that guide exceptional care. Welcome to extremely important industry challenges and opportunities to solve complex problems. Welcome to highly intelligent teams, overflowing community and the wholeness of mind, body and spirit that is Centura Health.Pay Range:$21.44-$39.53/hrFlourishing Begins Here:You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. At Centura Health, we value incredible people with incredible skills - but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. -A laboratory professional responsible for performance of all levels of general testing within the analytical laboratory. Provides a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing and clinical relevance. Consistently functions in a self-directed manner and exhibits complex problem solving skills.What You Bring/Job Requirements:*Qualified external applicants with direct clinical experience eligible for up to a $15,000 sign on bonus! The bonus will be taxed per IRS regulations. Additional relocation bonus may apply based on geographical location.--- Must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions may apply.* -In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: -To be qualified for a Medical Lab Tech:* 1 year of related work experience preferred* Associates Degree or completion of a U.S. Military 50-week course leading to specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist or equivalent role and ASCP MLT certification or equivalent, OR Bachelors Degree in a Science field with applicable clinical experience.* MLT with ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification required within 6 months of hire -To be qualified for a Medical Tech:* 1 year related work experience preferred* MLS with ASCP certification, or MT/MLT with ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification, or specialty ASCP certification in the assigned department required within 6 months of hire* Associate's Degree Required* Bachelor's Degree PreferredSchedule: Evenings. 10 hour shifts, start time either 10:00am or 12:00pm. Work every other weekend and at least two holidays a year. -Physical Requirements-Light work - (Exert up to 20lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs frequently)Your Connected Community:When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the 21,000+ amazing associates who work here, every community within Centura Health's connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality. -Mercy Regional Medical Center is an 82-bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic Southwest Colorado town of Durango. - It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. -It is recognized by Healthgrades as a Top 100 Hospital for orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received 10 consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety -from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology -in an environment designed to promote well-being and healing of body, mind, and spirit. - Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care more. -Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.Caring for Your Whole Well Being:We're committed to delivering whole person care and understand that a comprehensive benefits package enriches the lives of our associates at work and at home. At Centura Health, we offer incredible benefits that impact mind, body, and spirit to eligible associates. Our total rewards are designed with your well-being in mind and may include:* 401K, which includes matching when eligible* Three Health Insurance Plan Options including covering eligible dependents* Two Dental Insurance Plan Options including covering eligible dependents* Vision Insurance including covering eligible dependents* Daycare & Medical Flexible Spending Account Options* Leaves of Absence, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability* Life Insurance and Spouse & Child/Dependent Life Insurance Coverage Options* Voluntary Benefits including Hospital Indemnity Coverage, Critical Illness, Accident, Permanent Life insurance, and Norton LifeLock* Paid Time Off & Sick Pay* Shift Differentials* Employee Wellness Resources* Employee Assistance Programs* Tuition Reimbursement* Relocation assistance based on location* Associate Discounts for Phone, Cell Phone Plans, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Auto Buying, Pet Insurance, and much more...The pay rate for this position is listed above and varies based on experience, skills, and comparison to others who are already in this role. -*If you do not see the pay range for this position listed, you are on a third-party job board. All our pay ranges are posted on our careers site www.centura.org/careers. Please visit our careers' page and apply today!

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