Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One 

• Paid Days Off from Day One 

• Student Loan Repayment Program 

• Career Development  

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources 

**Our promise to you: **  

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.  

Schedule: Full-time Shift:  Evening

Location: 2325 S Downing St Denver, Colorado 80210

The role you'll contribute:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist LP is responsible for laboratory support procedures, including processing of all laboratory specimens in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains accurate laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the laboratory. Acquires state licensure and or/national certification within 120 days of hire.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Starts initial training in area assigned using previously tested samples and LIS test site, including instrument operation and maintenance, QC and LIS training.

• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general and analytical equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; specimen collection as needed; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; quality control and calibration performance; and other pre-analytical activities.

• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, reporting results (including highly abnormal results) in accordance with established procedures. Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, neonatal through geriatric patients.

• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.

• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.

• Receives, prioritizes, and processes specimens in a timely manner to meet or exceed turnaround time standards. Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff as appropriate or requested.

Qualifications

T he expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, biological, or chemical laboratory science or medical technology field.

Preferred:

• One year of clinical lab experience or completion of a clinical internship in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent program

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Laboratory

Organization: AdventHealth Porter

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 23028746

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.