Medical Lab Technician

West Valley FSED, 5668 W 3100 S, West Valley City, UT 84128. Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

About the role

Performs stat and routine clinical laboratory testing in technical discipline areas in which individual and department are licensed under the oversight of a medical technologist and direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager or director. Perform duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates a general understanding of the theoretical concepts of laboratory medicine to ensure timely and accurate results. Performs non-technical duties including, but not limited to specimen collection, processing and referral testing within the department as required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra- and inter-departmental activities.
• Quality of Work: Maintains competence when performing duties; adheres to policies and procedures, ensures accuracy, and consistently applies performance improvement standards; displays good judgment and commitment to excellence and development.
• Compliance: Adheres to company Code of Conduct standards; understands and conforms to regulatory standards, accepted work principles for healthcare service delivery, and promotes security, privacy, ethics, and integrity.
• Safety: Maintains a safe work environment; applies the highest standard of patient safety, infection control, and general workplace practices.
• Customer Service: Focuses on satisfying customer needs, maintaining successful customer interactions, and supporting the organization’s mission and goals; demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Productivity: Meets position responsibilities within appropriate timeframes; prioritizes and manages time effectively; maintains good work practices that support efficiency and appropriate attendance.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively; remains flexible and committed to performing duties during natural disasters and other emergencies; demonstrates support of company values, respect, dignity, and professional interaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement.”

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology — Required.
• Successful completion of an official US Military Medical Laboratory Procedures Training Course of at least 50 weeks duration and having held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) — Accepted.
• Previously qualified and serving in the designated CLIA Role(s) in a CLIA-Certified laboratory as of 12/28/2024 and continuously since that date — Accepted.
• Preferred: 1+ year(s) of experience working in a CLIA-Certified Laboratory.
• Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Licenses, Certifications, & Training

• State License where required (CA, FL, LA, NV); TN License available but not required for testing personnel — Required.
• ASCP (MLT), AMT (MLT) or equivalent — Required. Non-certified individuals must obtain certification within one year of hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs: paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources: 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

About St. Mark's Hospital

For 150 years, St. Mark's Hospital has provided a full-spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. As Utah's first hospital, St. Mark's team members uphold a rich tradition of patient-centered, top-quality care at our 308-plus bed hospital. St. Mark's drives the development of some of the region's finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care, and robotic surgery. St. Mark's was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for the eighth time, recognized as one of the top performing Teaching Hospitals in the U.S. St. Mark's has expanded emergency access with two free-standing emergency centers — Taylorsville Emergency Center and West Valley Emergency Center — each with 10-plus patient rooms staffed 24/7 by experienced board-certified emergency physicians, nurses, and support teams from St. Mark's Hospital. Both facilities offer comprehensive imaging services (CT scan, X-ray,