Laboratory Section Head - Imaging and Lab Services - Full time

Aspen Valley Health; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Employee referral bonuses

Discounted ski passes

Transportation discounts

Cash Balance Pension Plan

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health in Aspen, CO, is seeking a full-time Laboratory Section Head in the Imaging and Lab Services department. The role oversees daily section operations, directs staff, and ensures accurate test results and compliance with policies.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Medical Technology with MLS credentials, 5+ years in a clinical lab, and 4+ years in the section; EPIC, Vitros, Unity and WellSky experience are preferred, and Spanish bilingualism is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.
• MLS certification (ASCP).
• Minimum five years in a clinical laboratory.
• Minimum four years in this laboratory section.
• EPIC experience preferred.
• Vitros, Unity and WellSky experience preferred.
• ASCP Specialty certifications preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the laboratory section.
• Oversight of staff training within the section.
• Perform clinical laboratory tests according to policies/procedures.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in the section.

Skills

MLS certification

Clinical lab experience

Section leadership

Spanish (bilingual)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

ASCP MLS certification

Tools

EPIC

Vitros

Unity

WellSky

Job description

We are currently hiring for a full time Laboratory Section Head within the Imaging And Lab Services department here at Aspen Valley Health.Work Shift:Days - 10 HourCompensation Range:$43.19 - $69.10Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour!The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.Requirements:Minimum Qualifications & RequirementsBachelor's degree in Medical TechnologyAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology - Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)Minimum five years of experience working in a clinical laboratory.Minimum four years of experience working within this section of a clinical laboratory.Preferred QualificationsExperience with EPIC preferred.Experience with Vitros, Unity and WellSky preferred.ASCP Speciality certifications preferred.Bilingual in Spanish preferred.We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.Position Overview:The Section Head performs various clinical laboratory tests according to established policies and procedures to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsible for the day-to-day supervision or oversight of assigned laboratory section, and training of employees working in the section.What to Love:Aspen Valley Health has earned numerous accolades and awards, which are a tribute to the tradition of high-tech, high-touch care we provide for our patients.What We Offer:Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed here.Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.Healthcare as low as $46 per month, plus an additional 50% off of all AVH services for you AND your family!All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay.Virtual and robust mental health resources available.Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year. Rollover what you don’t use.Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets.Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave. Weeks 1-6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury.You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings.In addition, AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan.In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan. This means you are no longer paying social security taxes out of your paycheck! (Your take home will be much higher!)Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.Employee referral bonuses.Discounted ski passes!Transportation discounts and carpool incentives.Environment and Culture:Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.\"I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name.\" - Stacy\"I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for.\" - Melissa“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - DianaIt's no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.