Medical Lab Scientist
- Littleton, CO
- $33.82-50.73 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Performs laboratory testing of patient specimens in one or more sections of the laboratory.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:
- American Society for Clinical Pathology.
- Medical Technologist
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- 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. Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
- 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
- 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.