Medical Laboratory Technician - Nights (Core Lab)

Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 26, 2023

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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