Medical Laboratory Technician - Nights (Core Lab)
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Medical Laboratory Technician - Nights (Core Lab) (Job ID:
10223)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.
Responsibilities
1. 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. Trains for new
technology or new testing as new technology or testing is released.
6. Assist in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
7. Follows and ensures safety, life safety, and infection control
procedures for self, patients, and others. 8. Other duties as
assigned.
Education and Experience 1. An associate degree in a laboratory
science, required 2. Successful completion of an accredited Medical
Laboratory Technician training program, required. 3. One year
experience, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. 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.
Computers and Technology 5. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and
Excel. 6. Ability to troubleshoot testing, equipment, and quality
issues
Certificates, Licenses and Registration 1. Registered Medical
Laboratory Technician by American Society of Clinical Pathologists
(ASCP), required. 2. For graduates of 2004 and forward,
re-certification with ASCP must occur every third year. 3. All
certifications and licenses required for this job must be kept
current as a condition of continued employment.
Supervisory Responsibilities 1. This position has no supervisory
responsibilities
Location
Denver Health Main Campus
Shift
NightsWork Type
Full time
Pay RangeMinimum: $22.50Midpoint: $27.55Maximum: $32.64All 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.
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