Medical Lab Scientist-Bacteriology

Summary

Performs laboratory testing of patient specimens in the Microbiology Department, Bacteriology section of the laboratory, including parasitology, culture reading, bacteria identification and antimicrobial susceptibility review.

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.
• 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.
• Previous experience in Microbiology reading culture plates preferred.
• Previous experience with Microbiology digital culture reading and laboratory automation preferred.

Location

UCHealth UCHlth Leprino Building AMC, US:CO:Aurora

Department

UCHA Lab Microbiology

Work Schedule

Full Time - 70 hours / pay period Evening Shift between the hours of 15000130 Including rotating Every 4th Weekend and Holidays Shift: Evenings

Pay

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

Benefits

Recognition Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational 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.
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
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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