Medical Lab Scientist - PRN

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Medical Lab Scientist - PRN to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Laboratory Services Work for an ASCP-designated Leading Laboratory, recognized for excellence in quality outcomes, professional development, trusted leadership, and laboratory visibility. Job Summary Under general direction, responsible for independently accessioning, processing, performing and reporting tests analyses according to physician orders and in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, FDA, TJC CLIA, OSHA regulations to facilitate optimum quality patient care. The employee determines that test results meet requirements of the quality control program and if not met, repeats test and ensures results are accurate before reporting. Employee reports test results following department policy, maintaining all necessary documentation and records.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree chemistry, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular or other laboratory science related area.
less than 1 year Previous experience in a medical laboratory preferred.
Knowledge of quality control requirements to ensure pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical quality results.
Skilled in analyzing specimens utilizing instrument platforms, testing kits, and manual procedures according to department policy.
Ability to log and perform all required maintenance and trouble-shoot equipment and problems to completion and consult with a supervisor when required.
Ability to meet turn-around times to ensure timely patient testing.
Ability to troubleshoot testing and quality issues with technology.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance and testing in an independent manner under supervision of an MLS/Medical Technologist or Supervisor by utilizing procedure manuals, operator manuals, instrument hotlines, etc. to problem solve.
Analyzes pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical quality control and specimen requirements to ensure quality and accurate results.
Documents and resolves all quality issues to ensure accurate patient test resulting.
Analyzes problems or instrument malfunctions prior to release of patient results in a thorough, effective and timely manner.
Follows safety, life safety, and infection control procedures for self, patients, and others at all times.
Follows safe chemical, BBP, hand hygiene, and work practices to ensure Environment of Care (EOC) is maintained.
Participates in required competency, continuing education, and proficiency testing meeting timeline requirements for all departments worked.
Participates in mentoring, training, and teaching new staff, students, and residents in the laboratory, to educate the next generation of healthcare professionals.