Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Nights

Vail Health Technician Healthsource

$70K — $97K *
Vail, CO 81657In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in a CLIA high complexity lab.
  • Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) by recognized bodies.
  • Strong proficiency in laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
  • Ability to interpret and correlate lab test results effectively.
  • Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance practices.

Responsibilities

  • Perform CLIA moderate and high complexity lab testing in multiple disciplines.
  • Evaluate, troubleshoot, and document quality control and calibrations.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on lab equipment.
  • Interpret, report, and review laboratory data for accuracy.
  • Manage specimen collection, processing, and evaluation.
  • Help develop quality assurance initiatives and gather QA data.
  • Assist in training new laboratory staff.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages with opportunities for career advancement.
  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health benefits.
  • Tuition assistance and student loan repayment options.
  • Up to five weeks of paid time off in the first year, increasing with tenure.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching contributions.
  • Annual well-being reimbursement of up to $1,000.
Full Job Description
About the opportunity:

Performs CLIA moderate and high complexity laboratory tests and analyses; recognizes and corrects problems; possesses in depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, and instruments; correlates and interprets test results. Provides physicians with rapid and accurate test results.

What you will do:
  1. Performs CLIA moderate and high complex lab testing, automated and non-automated, in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology, coagulation, serology, and molecular diagnostics.
  2. Performs, statistically evaluates, troubleshoots, and records quality control, calibrations, validations on test assays.
  3. Performs and records preventive maintenance on lab instrumentation. Identifies, evaluates, and performs corrective maintenance on lab equipment.
  4. Validates, correlates with patients' diagnosis, interprets, & reports laboratory test data; enters data into LIS system and reviews it's completeness and accuracy. Reports and interprets data to physicians, infection control, regulatory agencies, as required.
  5. Performs specimen collection, handling, processing, storage. Evaluates specimens quality for testing and troubleshoots deviations.
  6. Assists in the development of QA and QI projects; collects and tabulates QA data.
  7. Assists with training and education of new med techs and lab assistants.
  8. Maintains competency and continuing education in general lab practices.
  9. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
  10. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:
  • 3 years in a CLIA high complexity lab required.

License(s):
  • N/A

Certification(s):

One of the following is required:
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)


Computer / Typing:

  • Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.


Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:
  • N/A


Benefits at Vail Health Include:
  • Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
    • Competitive wages
    • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
    • Housing programs
    • Childcare reimbursement
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
  • Educational Programs:
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Existing Student Loan Repayment
    • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
    • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
  • Paid Time Off:
    • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
  • Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
    • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
    • Life insurance
    • Short and long-term disability
  • Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
    • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
    • Recreation discounts
    • Pet insurance


Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$34.05-$47 USD

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