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Department

• Performs maintenance and testing in an independent manner under supervision of an MLS/Medical Technologist or (15%)
• Supervisor by utilizing procedure manuals, operator manuals, instrument hotlines, etc. to problem solve. (15%)
• Analyzes pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical quality control and specimen requirements to ensure quality and accurate results. (10%)
• Documents and resolves all quality issues to ensure accurate patient test resulting. (10%)
• Analyzes problems or instrument malfunctions prior to release of patient results in a thorough, effective and timely manner. (10%)
• Follows safety, life safety, and infection control procedures for self, patients, and others at all times. (10%)
• Follows safe chemical, BBP, hand hygiene, and work practices to ensure Environment of Care (EOC) is maintained. (10%)
• Participates in required competency, continuing education, and proficiency testing meeting timeline requirements for all departments worked. (10%)
• Participates in mentoring, training, and teaching new staff, students, and residents in the laboratory, to educate the next generation of healthcare professionals. (10%)

• Bachelor's Degree chemistry, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular or other laboratory science related area. Required

• 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.

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Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

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

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

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, Denver’s 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 Colorado’s 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 185,000 individuals and 67,000 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.

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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