Medical Technologist I

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 is responsible for performing laboratory testing and procedures in any/all areas of the laboratory and reporting timely accurate test results.

Summary

The Medical Technologist I is responsible for performing laboratory testing and procedures in any/all areas of the laboratory and reporting timely accurate test results.

Shift

Department: Microbiology (Molecular Microbiology and Serology). Evening Shift: 12:00 - 20:30. Rotating weekends and holidays.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 familiarization 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 requested.
• May procure blood from patients by venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick to obtain blood samples for analysis following age‑specific guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science
• Area of Study
  • in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience
  • Minimum Experience. Required: None.
• Equivalency
  • Combination of additional experience and education may substitute on a 1:1 year basis.
• CERTIFICATION(S) – Medical Technologist/Scientist Certification ASCP or equivalent or; certification required within 6 months of eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Molecular Microbiology and Serology experience preferred

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $30.04 to $45.06

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.