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Medical Laboratory Scientist

UCHealth • Aurora, CO • 13h ago

Description

Location: UCHealth Leprino Building AMC, US:CO:Aurora

Department: UCHA Lab Microbiology

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days between the hours of 7:00AM-3:30PM 5x8's Including Rotating every 4th weekend and holidays

Pay: $33.82 - $50.73 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:

Performs laboratory testing of patient specimens in the Microbiology Department, AFB/Mycology section of the laboratory, including sample processing, AFB and Mycology culture reading and pathogen identification.

Responsibilities:

Performs diagnostic/analytic testing of specimens. Interprets, documents and reports test results.

Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

Complies with good laboratory practice and regulatory requirements.

Performs projects as assigned as well as serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff as needed.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist program.

Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or categorical ASCP certification in a laboratory specialty/sub-specialty as applicable to job responsibilities. State licensure if required by law. Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Previous experience in Microbiology reading culture plates preferred.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents

403(b) with employer matching contributions

Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank

Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options

Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options

Wellness benefits

Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs

Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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