Medical Lab Scientist - PRN

Denver Health
retirement plan
United States, Colorado, Denver
777 Bannock Street (Show on map)
Dec 05, 2024
We are recruiting for a motivated Medical Lab Scientist - PRN to join our team! We are here for life's journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Laboratory Services Job Summary Under 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. Essential Functions: Performs required competencies, proficiency testing, quality control, maintenance, testing, and authenticates all results per departmental procedures and regulatory requirements. Trains for new technology or new testing as new technology or testing is released. (25%) 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. (25%) Analyzes pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical quality control and specimen requirements to ensure accurate results. (20%) Advises and consults with the appropriate supervisor regarding troubleshooting, investigations, and quality control issues. (15%) Assists in teaching, training, staff development, and competencies for the laboratory and the MLS program. (15%) Education: Bachelor's Degree Required Work Experience: Licenses: MLSASCP-Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Familiar with regulatory compliance in QC and competency requirements. Good communication and customer relation skills to ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory. Ability to perpetuate teamwork Ability to organize and prioritize work within the department. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to troubleshoot testing, equipment, and quality issues Shift Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $31.34 - $47.01 / hr Benefits Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3% On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Community resource navigation support Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All 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, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, 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 values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.