Medical Laboratory Scientist - AFB/Mycology (Evenings)

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Aurora, CO seeks a Medical Technologist/MLS for an onsite, PRN position with evening shifts. Training spans 10–12 weeks, with potential move to full-time in the future.

Role includes sample processing, culture setups, slide reading, and organism identification. Responsibilities include diagnostic testing, quality control, regulatory compliance, and acting as a lab/clinical staff resource.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Medical Technologist or MLS program.
• Certification as MT/MLS by AMT/ASCP or equivalent; allowed 90 days after hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

MT/MLS certification

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Microscopy

Culture techniques

Job description

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Aurora, CO seeks a Medical Technologist/MLS for an onsite, PRN position with evening shifts. Training spans 10–12 weeks, with potential move to full-time in the future.

Role includes sample processing, culture setups, slide reading, and organism identification. Responsibilities include diagnostic testing, quality control, regulatory compliance, and acting as a lab/clinical staff resource.