Laboratory Technician

Denver Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Laboratory Technician, where you'll play a vital role in providing quality patient care. In this engaging position, you'll conduct various laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. With opportunities for professional growth, including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs, this role offers a supportive environment for your career advancement. If you're passionate about making a difference in the healthcare field and enjoy working in a dynamic team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to 27 paid days off per year

Immediate retirement plan contribution

Generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass

On-site fitness center

Childcare discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in laboratory testing or phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing and report results accurately.
• Perform venipuncture and maintain specimen records.
• Ensure quality control and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory terminology knowledge

Phlebotomy skills

Quality control procedures

Infection control practices

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are recruiting for a motivated Laboratory Technician to join our team!

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Department

Pena FHC Lab

Job Summary

Under general supervision, responsible for independently collecting, accessioning, processing, performing, and reporting moderately complex and waived testing 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 is responsible for performing and recording environmental and instrument QC, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring high quality interactions with patients.

Essential Functions

1. Conducts laboratory testing competently, such as dipstick and microscopic urinalysis, wet preps, pregnancy test, Group A beta streptococcal screening, point-of-care glucose, rapid hemoglobin and/or other tests to provide diagnostic information to the ordering provider. (20%)
2. Performs venipuncture for specimen collection on all age groups, using at least 2 patient identifiers and ensuring specimens are labeled in front of the patient correctly with date and initials as required. Tracks specimens in laboratory information system to be sent to core laboratory for testing. Processes and preserves specimens following instructions in procedures or laboratory information system. (20%)
3. Maintains records of instrumentation maintenance. Operates moderately complex and waived testing instrumentation. Maintains laboratory instrumentation as required by procedure or manufacturers' recommended guidelines. (20%)
4. Identifies problems and either performs the necessary adjustments or conducts maintenance. (10%)
5. Performs accessioning into the laboratory information system utilizing appropriate barcoded labels. (10%)
6. Reports test results in laboratory information system and maintains required documentation of results. (10%)
7. Orders laboratory supplies from Central Supply in order to perform all procedures and testing available. (10%)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

• 1-3 years of experience as a phlebotomist or laboratory technician in a hospital/medical facility or medical assistant with hospital/medical laboratory testing experience Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment.
• Knowledge of moderately complex and waived laboratory tests processes and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures to maintain/ensure testing integrity.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe environment of care.
• Familiar with regulatory compliance in quality control and competency requirements.
• Good communication and customer relation skills to ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented work in identifying, accessioning, and handling specimens for processing and testing.
• Basic computer and hospital/laboratory information system skills

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$21.67 - $30.34 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect
• Belonging
• Accountability
• Transparency

All safety-sensitive positions require passing a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer of employment.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation, including a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, and more. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health provides billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured, serving over 185,000 individuals annually.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health offers access to many cultural and recreational activities.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents, and contributions reflective of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.