Evening Medical Technologist I - Molecular Microbiology

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Technologist I at Children’s Hospital Colorado participates in performing laboratory testing across microbiology and serology, reporting timely and accurate results during the evening shift (12:00 - 20:30) with rotating weekends and holidays.

You will ensure quality control, troubleshoot instruments, and may mentor new staff while following SOPs and regulatory guidelines to deliver reliable patient results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Certification required within 6 months of eligibility (ASCP or equivalent).
• Combination of additional experience and education may substitute on a 1:1 year basis.

Responsibilities

• Report accurate results, evaluate results for clinical significance and validity.
• Ensure quality control is acceptable and instrumentation is functioning and maintained within defined tolerance limits and documentation is completed.
• Consciously work to minimize errors and correct and document errors in a timely manner.
• Perform all laboratory functions according to SOPs and guidelines, including proficiency testing and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and assay performance when results are questionable.
• May teach, train and/or mentor new employees, students and other healthcare professionals when requested.
• May procure blood from patients by venipuncture following age-specific guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Proficiency testing

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Venipuncture

Education

Bachelor of Science

ASCP certification

Job description

The Medical Technologist I at Children’s Hospital Colorado participates in performing laboratory testing across microbiology and serology, reporting timely and accurate results during the evening shift (12:00 - 20:30) with rotating weekends and holidays.

You will ensure quality control, troubleshoot instruments, and may mentor new staff while following SOPs and regulatory guidelines to deliver reliable patient results in a fast-paced environment.