Medical Lab Scientist

UCHealth; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Scientist to perform essential laboratory testing and ensure quality control. In this full-time role, you will utilize your expertise to interpret and report results while adhering to regulatory standards. This position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact on patient care. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer-paid life and disability coverage

Education benefits for employees

Loan repayment assistance

Wellness benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist program.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic testing of specimens and reports results.
• Conducts quality control testing and instrument maintenance.
• Complies with laboratory practices and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

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Base pay range

$31.00/hr - $47.00/hr

Description

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

Department: UCHA Lab Chemistry

FTE: Full Time, 0.8, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Evenings

Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary

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

• 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.
  
  

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:

• 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.

Who We Are (uchealth.org)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business and Management

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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