Medical Lab Scientist - PRN

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Medical Lab Scientist - PRN to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

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 general direction, responsible for independently accessioning, processing, performing and reporting tests analyses 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 determines that test results meet requirements of the quality control program and if not met, repeats test and ensures results are accurate before reporting. Employee reports test results following department policy, maintaining all necessary documentation and records.

Essential Functions:

• Performs maintenance and testing in an independent manner under supervision of an MLS/Medical Technologist or (15%)
• Supervisor by utilizing procedure manuals, operator manuals, instrument hotlines, etc. to problem solve. (15%)
• Analyzes pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical quality control and specimen requirements to ensure quality and accurate results. (10%)
• Documents and resolves all quality issues to ensure accurate patient test resulting. (10%)
• Analyzes problems or instrument malfunctions prior to release of patient results in a thorough, effective and timely manner. (10%)
• Follows safety, life safety, and infection control procedures for self, patients, and others at all times. (10%)
• Follows safe chemical, BBP, hand hygiene, and work practices to ensure Environment of Care (EOC) is maintained. (10%)
• Participates in required competency, continuing education, and proficiency testing meeting timeline requirements for all departments worked. (10%)
• Participates in mentoring, training, and teaching new staff, students, and residents in the laboratory, to educate the next generation of healthcare professionals. (10%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree chemistry, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular or other laboratory science related area. Required

Work Experience:

• less than 1 year Previous experience in a medical laboratory preferred.

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of quality control requirements to ensure pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical quality results.
• Skilled in analyzing specimens utilizing instrument platforms, testing kits, and manual procedures according to department policy.
• Ability to log and perform all required maintenance and trouble-shoot equipment and problems to completion and consult with a supervisor when required.
• Ability to meet turn-around times to ensure timely patient testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot testing and quality issues with technology.

Shift

Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

Salary

$31.92 - $47.88 / 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 uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.