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• Develops and teaches units of instruction in the School of Medical Laboratory Science for optimal student learning. Use teaching and lab equipment effectively and safely. Provides prompt feedback to students. Responds to requested changes based on program evaluation and feedback. (75%)
• Follows safety, life safety & infection control procedures for self, patients, and others at all times. Follows safe chemical, BBP, hand hygiene, and work practices to ensure EOC is maintained for the safety and efficiency for patients and staff. Is proactive when safety or infection procedures are not followed to ensure correction and to create a safe EOC. (10%)
• Performs other related duties as assigned in order to expedite the testing process and support the achievement of department goals and objectives. Participates in Quality Improvement activities such as LEAN, PDSA activities to improve and reach departmental goals and improve services. (10%)
• Participates in required competency testing meeting timeline requirements and to document maintenance of proficiency and competency in required skill sets in all departments worked. Employee maintains the minimum continuing education contact hours set by DHMC management staff. (5%)

• Bachelor's Degree Required

• Three years? work experience in a clinical laboratory Required and
• Good lab skills and knowledge of current entry level practice, techniques, and lab safety Required and
• At least one year of documented teaching experience at the MLS level is highly desirable; and
• Ability to use current teaching technology; development of learning objectives and test items. Required

• MLSASCP-Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required

• Evidence of teaching ability to teach students of varying abilities and background.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Able to develop cohesive educational units of instruction using current educational requirements and strategies to include classroom and student lab (if applicable).
• Willingness to work as a team player.
• Skilled in using innovative technology and enhanced learning strategies (eg.-Kahoot).
• Ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use AV equipment.

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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, Denver?s 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 Colorado?s 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.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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