Medical Lab Scientist- Days

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Department

• 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%)

• Bachelors Degree Required

• MLSASCP-Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required

• 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

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

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 Denvers 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 Colorados 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 185000 individuals and 67000 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.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.