Medical Lab Scientist Lead

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Technologist to lead and support a dedicated team in a fast-paced laboratory environment. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of test results, guiding team performance, and maintaining high-quality standards. With a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving, the successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative atmosphere. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, retirement plans, and educational assistance. If you're passionate about improving lives through healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer-paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Wellness benefits

Education benefits for employees

Loan repayment assistance

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Medical Technologist program.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Verifies analytic accuracy and performs quality control testing.
• Coaches and evaluates team members' performance.
• Coordinates services and prioritizes assignments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Job description

Description

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

Department: UCHA Lab Hematology

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $36.19 - $54.28 / 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:

Leads team members in assigned area or function by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and references ranges for test methods and instruments. Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Participates in the development of new testing procedures.
• Provides monitoring, coaching and evaluation of team members' performance, especially in the areas of productivity and quality management.
• Assists with coordinating services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision-making/problem solving.
• Performs the job responsibilities of a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist. Takes responsibility for, or provides guidance to team members on the handling of complex or novel issues. Acts as supervisor in their absence.
• 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.
• 2 years of related experience.

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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.
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