Apprentice, Medical Laboratory Science

We are recruiting for a motivated Apprentice, Medical Laboratory Science to join our team! We are here for lifes journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Laboratory Services 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 Days (United States of America) Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $23.00 - $23.00 / hr Benefits 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 Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denvers 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorados primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. Youll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.