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Children's Hospital Colorado Medical Technologist I Core Lab in Aurora, Colorado
Job ID86605
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
Responsible for performing laboratory testing and procedures in any/all areas of the laboratory and reporting timely accurate test results.
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Department: Core Lab (Chemistry and Hematology) Hours per pay week: 40, eligible for benefits Shifts: Days: (0600-1500) Monday - Friday. With rotating day shift weekends and holidays. Days: (0930-1800) Monday - Friday. With rotating weekends and holidays covering evening shift. Evenings: (1330-2200), Monday - Friday. With rotating weekends and holidays. Nights: 7-on, 7-off. Mix of 10hr (2100-0730) and 12hr (1900-0730) shifts.
Qualifications
EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institutio EQUIVALENCY - Meeting one of the other requirements set by the ASCP Board of Certification may be accepted in lieu of degree. CERTIFICATION(S) -Medical Technologist/Scientist Certification ASCP or equivalent or; certification required within 6 months of eligibility
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adults > 18yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Responsible for reporting accurate results, evaluating results for clinical significance and validity, and for recognition of atypical/abnormal results requiring additional follow up. Ensures quality control is acceptable and instrumentation is functioning and maintained within defined tolerance limits and documentation is completed. Consciously works to minimize errors and takes responsibility for correcting and documenting errors in a timely manner. Performs all laboratory functions according to standard operating procedures and guidelines established by regulatory agencies, including participation in proficiency testing and fa iliarization with regulations and quality indicators. Troubleshoots equipment and assay performance when results are questionable. May teach, train and/or mentor new employees, students and other healthcare professionals according to standard operating procedures, when reque May procure blood from patients by venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick to obtain blood samples for analysis following age-specific guidelines.
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