Medical Lab Scientist- AFB/Mycology

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 96,909,000 - 145,362,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

UCHealth in Aurora, CO is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the AFB/Mycology Laboratory. The role involves processing samples, setting up cultures, reading slides and identifying organisms.

Training spans 10–12 weeks with a path to full-time in the future. This onsite position pays $33.82–$50.73 per hour and requires MT/MLS certification as well as a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or MLS from an accredited program.
• Certification as MT/MLS (AMT/ASCP) or ASCP equivalent; licensure where required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic/analytic testing of specimens and reports results.
• Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Adheres to good laboratory practice and regulatory requirements.
• Completes assigned projects and serves as a resource to staff.
• Works in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and decisive action.

Skills

Diagnostic testing

Quality control

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or MLS

MT/MLS certification (AMT/ASCP)

Job description

Description

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

Department: UCHA Lab Microbiology

Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) or "as needed" ,

• 10-12 weeks of Full-Time Training between the hours of 0500-2130
• Looking for someone who will be interested in moving to fulltime in the future
• Includes Weekends and Holidays

Shift: Evenings

Pay: $33.82 - $50.73 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Perform work as needed in the AFB/Mycology Laboratory, including sample processing and culture setups, slide reading and organism identification.

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.
• Required Licensure/Certification: 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.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organization growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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