Medical Lab Scientist - Core Lab (Days)
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job SummaryUnder minimal supervision, independently performs,
authenticates and reports all tests analyses according to
laboratory policies and procedures. Performs required Quality
Control and maintenance to ensure valid and accurate test results.
Records and maintains appropriate documentation to support
pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing components.
Identifies and resolves problems with test analysis and consults
with the supervisors, Director of Laboratory Administration, or the
Director of Services when appropriate and according to established
protocol. Facilitates quality patient care outcomes in a timely
manner. Responsibilities1. Performs required competencies,
proficiency testing, quality control, maintenance, testing, and
authenticates all results per departmental procedures and
regulatory requirements. 2. Provides troubleshooting assistance and
support to technical staff and with the vendors to ensure uptime
and testing turnaround times with equipment and for testing
procedures. 3. Analyzes pre-analytical, analytical, and
post-analytical quality control and specimen requirements to ensure
accurate results. 4. Advises and consults with the appropriate
supervisor regarding troubleshooting, investigations, and quality
control issues. 5. Assists in teaching, training, staff
development, and competencies for the laboratory and the MLS
program. 6. Trains for new technology or new testing as new
technology or testing is released. 7. Assist in compliance with
regulatory and accrediting agencies. 8. Follows and ensures safety,
life safety, and infection control procedures for self, patients,
and others. 9. Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities1. Familiar with regulatory compliance in QC and
competency requirements. 2. Good communication and customer
relation skills to ensure patient safety and quality processes in
the laboratory. 3. Ability to perpetuate teamwork 4. Ability to
organize and prioritize work within the department.Education 1
Bachelor's DegreeCredentials 1. Medical Technologist2. Registered
Medical Technologist or MLS w/ American Society of Clinical
Pathologists, preferred. 3. For graduates of 2004 and forward,
re-certification with ASCP must occur every third
year.LocationDenver Health Main Campus Core LabShift DaysWork
TypeFull time Pay RangeMinimum: $30.53Midpoint: $38.22Maximum:
$45.87All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a
pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment
has been made.Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic
health care system considered a model for the nation that includes
a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center,
Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health
centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and
Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health
Foundation.As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net
institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that
has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured.
Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community,
focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as
a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000
individuals and 67,000 children a year.Located near downtown
Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the
cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.We
strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an
equal opportunity employer (EOE).Denver Health is committed to
provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all
applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of
disability or any other federal, state or local protected
class.Required
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