Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist- Microbiology

Valley View; Laboratory (PA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

PTO and family leave benefits

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan with company-m

Job summary

Valley View is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist – Microbiology for a busy microbiology lab. The role involves aerobes, anaerobes, and susceptibility testing with state-of-the-art technology.

It is a full-time, day-shift position with a competitive hourly pay scale between $38.43 and $57.64 per hour. Responsibilities include setting up microbiological cultures, preparing samples for molecular testing, reviewing orders for accuracy, and solving problems in the absence of supervisors.

Qualifications

• Experience with microbiology cultures and susceptibility testing.
• Ability to review provider orders for accuracy and completion.

Responsibilities

• Sets up Microbiological cultures
• Prepares samples for molecular testing
• Reviews providers orders for accuracy and completion
• Utilizes resources and techniques effectively according to established policies and procedures
• Evaluates problems in the absence of Supervisors and solves those that are possible
• Communicates problems with the Clinical Facilitator, Supervisor or Director as appropriate
• Acts as a resource for the laboratory Facilitator, Supervisor and Director

Skills

Microbiology

Job description

Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist- Microbiology

• Pay or shift range: $38.43 USD to $57.64 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Microbiology Lead Medical Lab Scientist needed in a busy Micro lab, aerobes, anaerobes, and susceptibility testing performed with state-of-the-art technology!!

This is a full-time, day-shift position

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

• Sets up Microbiological cultures
• Prepares samples for molecular testing
• Reviews providers orders for accuracy and completion
• Utilizes resources and techniques effectively according to established policies and procedures.
• Evaluates problems in the absence of Supervisors and solves those that are possible.
• Communicates problems with the Clinical Facilitator, Supervisor or Director as appropriate.
• Acts as a resource for the laboratory Facilitator, Supervisor and Director.

SALARY RANGE

• $ 38.43 to $57.64 /hour
• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.

BENEFITS

• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

Loan Repayment:

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

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

About Us
Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.

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