Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead - Chemistry Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $31.58 - $47.38 an hour - Full Time, Days. 40 hours a week. +$2.50 for weekend shifts. Boulder Community Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead - Chemistry - who coordinates the technical component of the clinical laboratory, pathology laboratory, or blood bank. Benefits: •Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option •Dental and Vision insurance •BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans •Short-term and Long-term disability coverage •Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts •Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution •Paid Time Off •Education assistance program •Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more •Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki •Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions •Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family Qualifications •Baccalaureate degree or higher in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science; or •Baccalaureate degree or higher, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry); or •Have education equivalent to at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours), including 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of medical laboratory technology courses; or •Have education equivalent to at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours), including 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of science courses that include 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of chemistry, 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of biology, and 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; or •Completion of a clinical laboratory training program. Copy of diploma or academic transcript required. •MT/MLS certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), required. •Minimum three years of experience in the clinical laboratory. •Knowledge and experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS). Responsibilities •Performs all responsibilities of bench technologist, including: a) An appropriate turn around time for accurate test results. b) Calling and documenting all critical values and STAT tests results. c) Performing quality control to ensure accuracy of test system, and d) Submitting appropriate abnormal results to the pathologist. •Assign workload to staff as appropriate to provide quality patient care and notifies Supervisor or Manager of significant delays. •Review, respond, and document all quality control data. •Coordinate, perform, and document preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of all instruments. •Facilitate communication, team building and motivate employees to provide quality patient focused service and enhance productivity. •Consistently enforce policies and procedures. Ensure accurate dissemination of information. •Inform the Supervisor or Manager of all inventory and supply needs in a timely manner to ensure patient focused quality care. •In collaboration with the Supervisor or Manager, provide performance and competency feedback in a timely manner. •Assist in employing quality individuals. Coordinate and participate in training of new employees and MT/MLT students. •Maintain up-to-date procedure manuals to comply with all appropriate regulations. Evaluate new or modified procedures and techniques. About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Boulder Community Health’s vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas. We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We’re proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly’s 2022 Best Hospital. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more! EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.