Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Nights

Vail Health Behavioral Health; Vail, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical

Vision

Tuition Assistance

Existing Student Loan Repayment

Specialty Certification Reimbursement

Annual Supplemental Educational Funds

Paid Time Off up to five weeks

403(b) Retirement plan with immediate匹

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Recreation discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vail Health in Vail, CO is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the nights shift to perform CLIA moderate and high complexity testing across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and more.

You will ensure quality control, instrument maintenance, and data entry into LIS, collaborating with physicians and infection control. Requires 3 years in a CLIA high complexity lab, MLS/MT certifications, and strong English skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years in a CLIA high complexity lab required.
• Must possess or obtain computer skills within 90 days to complete online requirements.
• Must have working knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Performs CLIA moderate and high complex lab testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology, coagulation, serology, and molecular diagnostics.
• Performs quality control, calibrations, validations, and records results.
• Maintains lab instrumentation, preventive maintenance, and trouble shoots equipment.
• Interprets data, reports findings to physicians and infection control, and enters data into LIS.
• Assists with training of new staff and ongoing education.
• Maintains competency and adheres to HIPAA and organizational values.

Skills

Lab testing

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) ASCP

Medical Technologist (MT) AMT

Medical Technologist (MT) ASCP

Job description

Explore job opportunities at Vail Health

Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Nights

Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Details

Company Vail Health Location Vail, CO Category Laboratory Clinical Yes Close Date September 30, 2026

Pay

Hourly $34.05 – $47.00 USD

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .

About the opportunity:

Performs CLIA moderate and high complexity laboratory tests and analyzes; recognizes and corrects problems; possesses in depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, and instruments; correlates and interprets test results. Provides physicians with rapid and accurate test results.

What you will do:

• Performs CLIA moderate and high complex lab testing, automated and non-automated, in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology, coagulation, serology, and molecular diagnostics.
• Performs, statistically evaluates, troubleshoots, and records quality control, calibrations, validations on test assays.
• Performs and records preventive maintenance on lab instrumentation. Identifies, evaluates, and performs corrective maintenance on lab equipment.
• Validates, correlates with patients’ diagnosis, interprets, & reports laboratory test data; enters data into LIS system and reviews it’s completeness and accuracy. Reports and interprets data to physicians, infection control, regulatory agencies, as required.
• Performs specimen collection, handling, processing, storage. Evaluates specimens quality for testing and troubleshoots deviations.
• Assists in the development of QA and QI projects; collects and tabulates QA data.
• Assists with training and education of new med techs and lab assistants.
• Maintains competency and continuing education in general lab practices.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• 3 years in a CLIA high complexity lab required.

License(s):

• N/A

Certification(s):

One of the following is required:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Computer / Typing:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.