Medical Laboratory Scientist
Aspen, Colorado
Aspen Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Lab Scientist

Location: Aspen, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens across all sections of the Clinical Laboratory as a generalist. Responsibilities include:

• Obtaining data for diagnosis and treatment of disease
• Exercising independent judgment to evaluate the validity of test results before reporting
• Operating and calibrating all equipment in the area of specialization
• Communicating test procedures and results with physicians, pathologists, and nursing staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology
• ASCP certification
• Minimum of 3 years of Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) experience
• Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) experience within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPIC system
• Experience with Vitros, Unity, and WellSky systems
• ASCP specialty certifications
• Bilingual in Spanish

Additional Information

• Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing. Housing costs are high, especially in winter. Nearby towns such as Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs may offer more affordable options.
• Typical rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Basalt is around $3,500/month.
• Not accepting Respiratory Therapists (RT).

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.