Job Description
Application Deadline: Accepted on an ongoing basis.
Sunrise Community Health Summary
Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patient’s journey to wellness and are committed to our community’s health and well-being.
Medical Laboratory Technician
The Medical Laboratory (MLT) performs a variety of laboratory tests on tissue, blood, and other bodily fluids to assist physicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
Position Summary
With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, The Medical Laboratory Technician will:
- Perform quantitative or qualitative analysis of blood, urine, and/or other bodily fluids.
- Maintain lab manifest.
- Verify the patient’s name, demographics, provider name, and insurance information are current when ordering lab test in the lab system.
- Work with Medical Assistants and Providers to ensure all lab charges are entered in EHR.
- Follow procedures for calling patients that have critical results and require immediate attention by the provider.
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Maintain records and document all Quality Control activity on test being performed, including calibration and maintenance. Demonstrate that the Q.C. samples are tested in the same manner.
- Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of results.
- Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
- Order lab supplies as well as ensuring proper storage for viability.
- Team Based Care – Clinical Care Collaboration – Work in collaboration and continuous partnership with providers, clinical staff, and community resources in a team approach to promote access to appropriate care in the goal of enhancing patient health.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with outside partners (AMIC).
- Ability to be flexible with hours of operation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree in clinical/medical technology or biological science.
- Certification as an MLT through ASCP-BOC or equivalent preferred.
- 3-4 years related experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
Perks and Benefits:
At Sunrise, we pride ourselves in over 50 years of exceptional support to our community and employees. Sunrise is dedicated to guiding every employee towards professional growth and development by supporting them through training and tuition reimbursement. We value a healthy work life balance by providing generous paid time off. Employee opinions are valued, and we listen to employees through employee engagement surveys and the sharing of diverse ideas!
Sunrise Community Health offers a generous range of benefits.
Generous PTO and Leave Times:
- Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (to include Vacation, Personal, 12 observed Holiday, and Sick Leave)
Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- FSA Medical Flexible Spending Account
- FSA Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits:
- Competitive 401K Plan
- Loan Forgiveness Programs*
- Referral Bonus
Professional Development:
- Tuition and Training Reimbursement
- Agency Wide Training
- Master Class Subscription
Get Involved:
- Employee Recognition Programs
* Providers can apply for the State or Federal loan repayment program.
Current immunizations are required to work at Sunrise Community Health and may vary dependent upon the position. Influenza (Flu) and Tdap Vaccines are required for ALL staff. COVID vaccine is highly encouraged.
Sunrise Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce that enriches our culture and our mission to provide affordable access to quality healthcare for all. Qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.