Technologist: Medical Lab Scientist - Weekday Night Shift

Technologist:
Medical Lab Scientist
- Weekday Night Shift (Full-time)

Pagosa Springs Medical Center
- Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist to join our laboratory team on the night shift.

This position performs complex laboratory testing and analysis in multiple laboratory disciplines including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, and phlebotomy. The technologist ensures accurate diagnostic testing, maintains laboratory instrumentation, and performs quality control procedures to support high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate is a strong laboratory generalist who is comfortable working independently and prioritizing urgent testing in a hospital environment.

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests as ordered by physicians or healthcare providers
• Conduct testing in areas including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, and phlebotomy
• Evaluate and verify laboratory test results and report critical values according to established procedures
• Process patient specimens while maintaining specimen integrity and quality

• Perform and document quality control testing
• Participate in laboratory proficiency testing and quality improvement activities
• Follow laboratory policies, regulatory requirements, and infection control standards
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and reporting

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instrumentation
• Identify equipment issues and take appropriate corrective action
• Maintain adequate inventory of reagents and supplies

• Perform specimen collection and phlebotomy when required
• Assist providers and hospital departments with laboratory requests
• Educate patients regarding specimen collection when appropriate
• Support training and orientation of new laboratory personnel

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an award-winning, independent Critical Access Hospital serving the residents and visitors of Archuleta County and the surrounding region. As a modern rural hospital, PSMC delivers exceptional emergency, primary, and specialty care supported by advanced technology, a collaborative medical staff, and a leadership team committed to quality, safety, and patient-centered service.

At PSMC, you are not just a number – you are a valued team member whose contributions make a real difference. We prioritize professional growth, meaningful work, and a positive, supportive workplace culture grounded in our WISER values:
Wholeness, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, and Respect.

What you'll find at PSMC:

• A supportive, collaborative culture where people truly care about each other
• Modern facilities and growing service lines
• Leadership that listens and invests in staff
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career
• A place where you can have direct impact on patient care and community wellness

Live Where Other People Vacation

Pagosa Springs is a mountain paradise tucked among the rugged peaks of the San Juan National Forest. Here, you can step into nature the moment you clock out:

• Relax in our world-famous hot springs
• Ski or snowboard at Wolf Creek Ski Area – "the most snow in Colorado," just 30 minutes away
• Explore hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and off-roading trails
• Enjoy fly fishing, rafting, or paddle boarding on pristine rivers and lakes
• Experience warm, friendly community with local festivals, live music, farmers markets, and small-town charm

If you're looking for meaningful work, work-life balance, and a community that embraces you – PSMC and Pagosa Springs are the perfect place to build your future.

• Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, or Associate's degree in Laboratory Sciences with completion of an approved internship in Medical Technology

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a clinical medical technologist or scientist…