What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Scientist position at Vail Valley Medical Center?
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .
About the Opportunity
Step into a role where your expertise directly impacts patient care in a dynamic and collaborative environment. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist with Vail Health, you’ll perform a wide range of CLIA moderate and high complexity testing across multiple disciplines—including hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology, coagulation, serology, and molecular diagnostics. You’ll be a trusted partner to our physicians by delivering rapid, accurate, and reliable results that help guide critical patient decisions.
This is more than just a laboratory role—it’s an opportunity to bring your skills to a top-tier health system while living in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.
What You’ll Do
Perform and troubleshoot complex testing (automated and manual) across multiple specialties.
Ensure quality results by managing calibrations, validations, and quality control procedures.
Maintain and repair laboratory instrumentation with precision.
Interpret and correlate test results with patient diagnoses; report findings accurately to physicians and regulatory agencies.
Collect, process, and evaluate specimens to ensure testing integrity.
Participate in QA/QI projects and assist in staff training and education.
Stay current in laboratory practices through continuing education and competency development.
Embody Vail Health’s values and Just Culture principles in all you do.
What You’ll Need
Experience: 3 years in a CLIA high complexity lab (required)
Certification: One of the following is required:
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), ASCP
Medical Technologist (MT), AMT
Medical Technologist (MT), ASCP
Growth & Professional Development
At Vail Health, your career doesn’t stand still. Our Laboratory offers a structured Professional Development Program where team members are recognized and rewarded for advancing their clinical competencies and professional achievements. This means you have the opportunity to grow your expertise—and your paycheck—while building a long-term career in a supportive environment.
Why Join Vail Health?
We believe in caring for our team members just as much as our patients. That’s why we offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and unique lifestyle perks that allow you to thrive both personally and professionally.
Benefits include:
Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: Parental leave, housing support, childcare reimbursement
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Education Support: Tuition assistance, student loan repayment, specialty certification reimbursement, and annual education funds
Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 5 weeks in your first year —plus more each year
Retirement & Insurance: 403(b) with immediate match, life insurance, short/long-term disability
Lifestyle & Wellness: Up to $1,000 wellness reimbursement, recreation discounts, pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay:
$34.05 - $46.99 USD
Salary : $34 - $47
