Medical Lab Scientist

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHLTH Memorial Hosp Central, Colorado Springs, Colorado, US

Department: Lab Services Central

Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Nights

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

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

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 and 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.

Benefits

• Recognition: Performance bonus, performance‑based pay increase, market reviews.
• Health and well‑being: Medical, dental, vision coverage; 24/7 mental health support; discounted gym memberships; Free Care.com membership; voluntary benefits; paid time off; paid family and medical leave; basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Retirement and savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching; additional 457(b) plan may be available; flexible spending accounts; health savings account.
• Education and career growth: Access to academic degrees and certificate programs, tuition assistance, LinkedIn Learning, loan forgiveness assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UCHealth is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. UCHealth does not discriminate against applicants with a disability and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.