REPOST: Laboratory Tech II- Laboratory Generalist CMHHIP

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

The effective start date of the selected candidate will begin on or after January 1, 2026.

About Medical Services
- Pathology (Laboratory)

This work unit exists to maintain essential laboratory services that are available 24/7 to meet the customer needs and aid in the diagnosis and continuous treatment of patients at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP). This includes on-site comprehensive laboratory diagnostic testing in the following speciality areas:
Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, Syphilis Serology, General Immunology, Routine Chemistry, Urinalysis, Endocrinology, Toxicology, and Hematology. This work unit provides a wide range of laboratory procedures, including but not limited to: routine monitoring, medication levels, compliance testing, and STAT services. High-quality test results for methods and equipment are essential in providing the utmost care.
CMHHIP Laboratory is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission and maintains a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Certificate of Accreditation (COA).  The Laboratory concentrates on operational systems critical to the safety and quality of patient care through the accuracy of test results, which ensures accurate patient diagnosis. Laboratory Services are provided to the following Colorado Health Agencies, including:
Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health (OCFMH)   and Forensic Community-Based Services (FCBS).

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

CMHHIP Campus 1600 West 24th Street, Pueblo CO. 81003

Please note:

Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

About the Position:

This position serves as an individual contributor for Diagnostic Laboratory Medicine s position oversees the essential functions of one or more of the following areas:
Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, Syphilis Serology, General Immunology, Routine Chemistry, Urinalysis, Endocrinology, Toxicology, or Hematology and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of specimen collection, specimen processing, test performance, and reporting of test results in all major sections of the Laboratory. This position is expected to follow all laboratory-specific policies and procedures as defined in the department standard operating procedures.

Duties in this position include:

Clinical

Activities:

* performs complex analytical testing in the areas of waived, moderate, and high complexity testing on a daily basis independently in the following work areas:
Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, Syphilis Serology, General Immunology, Routine Chemistry, Urinalysis, Endocrinology, Toxicology, and Hematology

* required to perform phlebotomy procedures for patients throughout the assigned shift and specimen collection services for the monitoring of compliance for both inpatients and outpatients

* Aid in scheduling, prioritization, and monitoring of patients' blood collection, randomized compliance systems set forth by ordering providers

* acts as part of a rotation for after-hours on-call status, and responds quickly to emergency (STAT) specimen collection both during assigned shifts and during on-call status

* performs all duties assigned by the Laboratory Medical Director as defined by CLIA regulations, as personnel who meet the regulatory qualifications for their defined roles

Quality Management and Quality Assurance:

* follow all developed processes and procedures that are defined by the unit's Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA) Program

* resolve any QC/QA problems to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to patients

* meet all regulatory agency requirements mandated by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act 1988 (CLIA-88) and The Joint Commission

* review and interpret test results and quality control data to determine accuracy, precision, and reliability of patient data rendered

Equipment Management and Methodology:

* ensure that diagnostic equipment, instruments, and test systems are operating properly

* troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain highly complex automated laboratory equipment to ensure reliability and availability of critical test procedures 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Information Management:

* monitor the Behavioral Electronic Healthcare Record (BEHR) system and ensure its proper functioning in conjunction with laboratory instrumentation, testing, and interfacing

Other Duties as Assigned

* responsible for performance of assigned tasks and duties within the scope of practice for this position that does not fall within the realm of other duty statements

Special

Qualifications:

This is a CLIA regulated lab, and applicants must meet CLIA educational requirements to be considered for this role. Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience paths:
Hold a bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited…