Medical Lab Scientist

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs laboratory testing of patient specimens in one or more laboratory sections. The role performs diagnostic and analytic testing, interprets and reports results, conducts quality control testing, and maintains and troubleshoots instruments. It also supports laboratory and clinical staff as a resource and completes assigned projects. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and appropriate action in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite, part-time position in the Lab Blood Products department at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, with an evening shift schedule of 56 hours per two-week pay period. Pay is $33.82–$50.73 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and graduation from an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist program.
Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or as an MT or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or applicable categorical ASCP certification in a laboratory specialty or subspecialty.
Obtain required certification within 90 days of hire.
State licensure if required by law.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and analytic testing of specimens.
Interpret, document, and report test results.
Perform quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Comply with good laboratory practice and regulatory requirements.
Complete assigned projects.
Serve as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff as needed.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

3-Year Incentive Bonus
Annual merit pay increase
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources
Free Care.com membership
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid family and medical leave, including Colorado FAMLI
Leaves of absence
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up coverage options
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability, with a buy-up coverage option
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
Additional 457(b) plan may be available
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care
Health savings account available when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs
Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% for specific educational degrees
Other qualifying education programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness