Medical Lab Scientist, Apprentice

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% employer contribution retirement

On-site fitness center

Childcare discounts

Education & career development

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking an MLS/Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform, authenticate, and report tests per policy. The role requires QA/QC maintenance, documentation, and timely communication of results.

Training and competency development support is provided for the MLS program, with compliance to regulatory standards. Employees must pursue MLS(ASCP) certification within 3 months of graduation or hire, and the position may vacate if certification isn’t obtained within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or HS diploma with MLS program enrollment/completion.
• Less than 1 year work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs and authenticates tests, reports results according to procedures.
• Maintains quality control and documentation supporting pre-, intra-, and post-analytical steps.
• Troubleshoots testing, equipment, and quality issues; consults supervisors as needed.
• Participates in staff training, teaching, and competency development for the laboratory and MLS program.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting requirements and safety procedures.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

MS Word/Excel

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED with MLS program enrollment/completion

Job description

Our Values

• Respect
• Belonging
• Accountability
• Transparency

Department

Laboratory Services

Work for an ASCP-designated Leading Laboratory, recognized for excellence in quality outcomes, professional development, trusted leadership, and laboratory visibility.

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, independently performs, authenticates and reports all tests analyses according to laboratory policies and procedures.

Performs required Quality Control and maintenance to ensure valid and accurate test results.

Records and maintains appropriate documentation to support pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing components.

Identifies and resolves problems with test analysis and consults with the supervisors, Director of Laboratory Administration, or the Director of Services when appropriate and according to established protocol.

Facilitates quality patient care outcomes in a timely manner.

Employees in this role must sit for the MLS(ASCP) certification exam within 3 months of graduating their MLS program or within 3 months of hire date, whichever is applicable to the employee's situation. This position shall be vacated within 3 months of attaining MLS(ASCP) certification. Additionally, if the employee is unable to obtain MLS(ASCP) certification, the position shall be vacated within 12 months of first exam attempt.

Essential Functions :

• Performs required competencies, proficiency testing, quality control, maintenance, testing, and authenticates all results per departmental procedures and regulatory requirements. (20%)
• Provides troubleshooting assistance and support to technical staff and with the vendors to ensure uptime and testing turnaround times with equipment and for testing procedures. (20%)
• Analyzes pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical quality control and specimen requirements to ensure accurate results. (10%)
• Advises and consults with the appropriate supervisor regarding troubleshooting, investigations, and quality control issues. (10%)
• Assists in teaching, training, staff development, and competencies for the laboratory and the MLS program. (10%)
• Trains for new technology or new testing as new technology or testing is released. (10%)
• Assist in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. (10%)
• Follows and ensures safety, life safety, and infection control procedures for self, patients, and others. (10%)

Education :

Bachelor's Degree Required or

High School Diploma or GED AND current enrollment or recent completion of an accredited four-year school of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Science. Required

Work Experience :

less than 1 year Required

Licenses :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Familiar with regulatory compliance in QC and competency requirements.
• Good communication and customer relation skills to ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory.
• Ability to perpetuate teamwork
• Ability to organize and prioritize work within the department.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to troubleshoot testing, equipment, and quality issues

Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

Salary

$23.00 - $23.00 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• 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

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare 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, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in un