Medical Technologist II POC

Summary

The Medical Technologist II POC performs Point of Care laboratory testing for the Anschutz campus and Network of Care sites. Participates in laboratory quality assurance activities with knowledge of regulatory requirements. This position will have heavy interaction with our clinical nurses, helping assist and manage the testing they complete.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 4 10-hour shifts

8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

On call every 4th weekend

Rotating holidays working/on call

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for evaluating point of care results for clinical significance and validity, and for recognition of atypical/abnormal results requiring additional follow up.
• Teaches, trains and/or mentors healthcare professionals and new point of care employees according to standard operating procedures.
• May participates in procedure review and writing.
• May perform validations, verifications and implementation of new assays and devices.
• Ensures quality control is acceptable and point of care devices are functioning and maintained within defined tolerance limits and documentation is completed.
• Consciously works to identify errors and takes responsibility for correcting and documenting errors in a timely manner.
• Performs point of care laboratory functions according to standard operating procedures and guidelines established by regulatory agencies.
• Assists operators in troubleshooting point of care devices when requested or when results are questionable.
• Participates in point of care operator competency assessment and documentation.
• Responsible for maintaining basic knowledge of current laboratory regulations and quality indicators.
• Participates in evaluating quality assurance activities such as maintenance, reagent storage and quality control review.
• Participates in coordinating proficiency testing for all Point of Care testing locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science
• Area of Study
  • in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience
  • Minimum Experience. Required: Two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Equivalency
  • Combination of additional experience and education may substitute on a 1:1 year basis.
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Medical Technologist
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Additional Requirements
  • License/Certification required at time of hire. Requires one (1) of the following: MT or MLS.
• Competency
  • None

Preferred Qualifications

• Point of Care certification

• Point of Care experience

• Prior customer service experience
• Experience with Microsoft suite - specifically microsoft word and excel

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $31.55 to $47.32

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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