Medical Lab Scientist - PRN

Denver Health•Denver, CO

3d•$31 - $49

About The Position

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 DH Laboratory Services Pav L 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%)

Requirements

Bachelor's 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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Analyzes pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical quality control and specimen requirements to ensure accurate results.
Advises and consults with the appropriate supervisor regarding troubleshooting, investigations, and quality control issues.
Assists in teaching, training, staff development, and competencies for the laboratory and the MLS program.