Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist
Colorado State University, Health Network
Application
Details
Posted: 04-Aug-22
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: $58,000 - $62,000
Sector:
College / University
Salary Details:
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Internal Number: 202201167AP
The CSU Health Network at Colorado State University is recruiting for a Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
The MT/MLS has an aptitude for medically diagnostic science and utilizes critical thinking skills daily working in an environment with bio-hazardous materials and potential risks.
The MT/MLS is an allied health professional expected to analyze and perform tests on body tissues and fluids, as well as assume the responsibility of explaining and performing proper collection techniques for quality clinical diagnostic testing. The MT/MLS plays an integral role in the health care system by assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and human illness by reporting results in an accurate and expedient manner.
The MT/MLS is responsible for operating and maintaining complex analyzers and medical equipment used in the CSU Health Network Laboratory. The MT/MLS utilizes multiple computer programs and systems performing a liaison role between the laboratory and outside/reference laboratories including but not limited to LabCorp, Quest, UC Health, and the CDPHE.
The MT/MLS must communicate well and have the ability to convey laboratory result interpretations to the varied levels of requesting providers. The MT/MLS works closely with the medical and nursing staff, resolving complex issues to provide safe, accurate and quality health care to the patient.
This position reports directly to the Laboratory Manager.
For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
Required Job Qualifications
Licensure/Certification Proof of certification by a National Board of Registry or Board of Certification (BOC) to include one or more of the following:
American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)
Education
Bachelor of Science from an accredited Medical Laboratory Sciences program; or
Bachelor of Science in a medical related field with the appropriate registry or certification of Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience
One year of work experience in a clinical laboratory, which must have included comprehensive microbiology experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
High level of accountability
Effective interpersonal and customer service skills
Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting
Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Highly motivated and committed to excellence
Outstanding problem solving and reasoning skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multi-task and adapt to change
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
Working knowledge of electronic health records (EHR/EMR/HIS) and laboratory information systems (LIS)
In-depth and broad experience in a technical field which requires interpretive abilities
Ability to analyze policies, programs, and initiatives to make recommendations for quality improvement
A personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through active planning and purposeful effort
Active membership in a professional society related to the field of Clinical Laboratory Science
Colorado State University
Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top public research universities and an institution on the rise. In the last decade, CSU has produced record enrollment, built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success; record fundraising far outpacing ambitious goals; groundbreaking research driven by a highly productive faculty; a campus revitalized by a transformational building campaign; and, perhaps most important, an unrivaled learning environment where nine of 10 recent graduates say they would choose CSU again and rate their education as excellent.
Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University.
Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the heal...th of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.
Fort Collins
Fort Collins, which has been home to CSU since the University’s inception in 1870, is a vibrant, friendly city of 161,000 tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado, just 60 miles from Denver. The city boasts a lively arts and cultural scene, shopping in historic Old Town, a strong economy, and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than 200 miles of bike paths and trails, easy access to the scenic Poudre River and majestic Rocky Mountain National Park, and within easy driving distance of Colorado’s iconic ski areas, it is a year-round paradise. Boasting a mild climate, thriving high-tech industry, and some of the best microbreweries in the world, it’s no wonder Fort Collins annually ranks among the most livable small cities in the United States.
Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees: https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf.
CSU is not a social security employer. Administrative Professional employees participate in a PERA or defined contribution plan (DCP) for retirement savings. For a DCP, CSU will automatically contribute an amount equal to 12% of the pre-tax monthly salary and employees contribute an additional 8%. For more information, please see the full list of retirement benefits located at http://www.hrs.colostate.edu/benefits/mandatory-retirement1plans.html.
CSU Health Network
The CSU Health Network (CSUHN) at Colorado State University provides a full range of cost-effective mental health and primary care medical services on campus, referral for community specialty care, and comprehensive health education and prevention services programming. Services such as physical therapy, dentistry, and optometry are available. The CSU Health Network is active in creating a healthy campus environment to support learning and success. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, see http://www.health.colostate.edu.
Laboratory Services
Laboratory Services at the CSU Health Network perform a wide variety of testing including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, molecular biology and virology on site. The lab staff works very closely with the medical providers for the diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental illness.
