Laboratory Tech II- Laboratory Generalist CMHHIP

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

The effective start date of the selected candidate will begin on or after January 1 2026.

This work unit exists to maintain essential laboratory services that are available 24/7 to meet the customer needs and aid in the diagnosis and continuous treatment of patients at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP). This includes on-site comprehensive laboratory diagnostic testing in the following speciality areas: Bacteriology Mycology Parasitology Virology Syphilis Serology General Immunology Routine Chemistry Urinalysis Endocrinology Toxicology and Hematology. This work unit provides a wide range of laboratory procedures including but not limited to: routine monitoring medication levels compliance testing and STAT services. High-quality test results for methods and equipment are essential in providing the utmost care. CMHHIP Laboratory is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission and maintains a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Certificate of Accreditation (COA). The Laboratory concentrates on operational systems critical to the safety and quality of patient care through the accuracy of test results which ensures accurate patient diagnosis. Laboratory Services are provided to the following Colorado Health Agencies including: Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health (OCFMH) and Forensic Community-Based Services (FCBS).

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

CMHHIP Campus 1600 West 24th Street Pueblo CO. 81003

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

This position serves as an individual contributor for Diagnostic Laboratory Medicine at CMHHIP. This position oversees the essential functions of one or more of the following areas: Bacteriology Mycology Parasitology Virology Syphilis Serology General Immunology Routine Chemistry Urinalysis Endocrinology Toxicology or Hematology and is responsible for the day-today operation of specimen collection specimen processing test performance and reporting of test results in all major sections of the Laboratory. This position is expected to follow all laboratory-specific policies and procedures as defined in the department standard operating procedures. Duties in this position include:

• performs complex analytical testing in the areas of waived moderate and high complexity testing on a daily basis independently in the following work areas: Bacteriology Mycology Parasitology Virology Syphilis Serology General Immunology Routine Chemistry Urinalysis Endocrinology Toxicology and Hematology
• required to perform phlebotomy procedures for patients throughout the assigned shift and specimen collection services for the monitoring of compliance for both inpatients and outpatients
• Aid in scheduling prioritization and monitoring of patients blood collection randomized compliance systems set forth by ordering providers
• acts as part of a rotation for after-hours on-call status and responds quickly to emergency (STAT) specimen collection both during assigned shifts and during on-call status
• performs all duties assigned by the Laboratory Medical Director as defined by CLIA regulations as personnel who meet the regulatory qualifications for their defined roles

• follow all developed processes and procedures that are defined by the units Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA) Program
• resolve any QC/QA problems to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to patients
• meet all regulatory agency requirements mandated by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act 1988 (CLIA88) and The Joint Commission
• review and interpret test results and quality control data to determine accuracy precision and reliability of patient data rendered
  

• ensure that diagnostic equipment instruments and test systems are operating properly

• troubleshoot calibrate and maintain highly complex automated laboratory equipment to ensure reliability and availability of critical test procedures 24 hours a day 7 days a week
  
  

• monitor the Behavioral Electronic Healthcare Record (BEHR) system and ensure its proper functioning in conjunction with laboratory instrumentation testing and interfacing

• responsible for performance of assigned tasks and duties within the scope of practice for this position that does not fall within the realm of other duty statements

Special Qualifications:

This is a CLIA regulated lab and applicants must meet CLIA educational requirements to be considered for this role. Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience paths: Hold a bachelors degree in chemical biological clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution plus at least 2 years of laboratory training or experience; for nonwaived testing this experience must be in the designated specialty or subspecialty areas of service.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:
Education or a bachelors degree in chemical biological clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution plus experience to equal five (5) years

Preferred Qualifications:

• certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (cMLS)
• knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and instrumentation
• knowledge of laboratory quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) practices
• Knowledge of chemical safety recommendations and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) interpretation and review
• ability to analyze data solve problems and make critical decisions.
• maintain A high degree of accuracy and attention to details
• experience working with mental health patients
• experience with venipunctures
• experience with pre-analytical post analytical and performing analytical testing on clinical samples
• equipment maintenance skills (performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed)

• excellent customer service skills

• excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• excellent planning and organizing skills

• excellent analytical skill

• excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills

• excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• experience with working on various laboratory instruments and equipment to include but not limited too routine calibration and maintenance following the standard operating procedures

• familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and procedures

• ability to self-motivate

• Full background check
• Shift work

• Special Qualifications Explain: Certification as either MT(ASCP) or MLS (ASCP)

• On-call status- Position provides call services that are rotated with other essential laboratory personnel
• Use or handling of hazardous materials

• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting) and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

1. Disclose that information on the application.

2. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

3. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Relevant years of state service experience.

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use see resume or see attached.

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test.

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