Medical Lab Scientist Lead

Company: US Health Services
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus up to $10,000.00, for qualified candidates.
Summary:
Leads team members in assigned area or function by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities.
Work Schedule: Full Time Days
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:

• Credentials:
  Essential:
  * American Society for Clinical Pathology.
  * Medical Technologist
  * Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Other information:
  Minimum Required Education: 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.
  Minimum Experience: 2 years of related experience. The pay range for this position is: $ 33.82 - $50.73 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
  UCHealth offers a Five 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 five years' employment.
  UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
  • Full medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
  • Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
  • Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
  • Wellness benefits
  • 5 year incentive bonus
  • Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
  • 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 also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
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