Medical Lab Scientist - Greeley Hospital

Company: UCHealth
Location: Greeley
Posted on: May 7, 2021

Job Description:

Summary:

Performs laboratory testing of patient specimens in one or more sections of the laboratory.

Work Schedule:

• Full Time
• Nights
• 9pm to 5:30am
  
  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 consultant 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 in related field 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 Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or categorical ASCP certification in a laboratory specialty/sub-specialty as applicable to job responsibilities. Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
    
    Preferences:
    
    
    • 3-5 years fulltime Blood Bank Experience, proficient in complex antibody identification
    • Experience training staff in Blood Bank
    • Will train in either Hematology or Chemistry and perform limited Microbiology.
      
      The pay range for this position is: $ 29.54-44.31 / hour. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
      
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