Medical Technologist, Clinical Microbiology
Denver, CO
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$1,656/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Medical Technologist
Location: Denver, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Unit Information
- Department: Clinical Laboratory (Microbiology testing for the Denver market)
- Number of Staff: 24
- Shifts:
- Day Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM): 6 techs
- Mid Shift (9:30 AM - 8:00 PM): 1 tech
- Evening Shift (12:30 PM - 9:00 PM, rotating weekends): 4 techs
- Night Shift (9:30 PM - 5:00 AM): 2 techs
- Equipment Used: Virtuos, Liat, Cepheid, Verigene, Biofire, manual gram stains, manual plating
- EMR System: Meditech
Typical Procedures
- Microbiology STAT testing
- Gram stains
- Culture set ups
- Culture reading
Required Qualifications
- Medical Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
- Medical Technologist experience within the last year
- ASCP certification
- De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Patient care experience is a priority
Additional Notes
- The unit performs all microbiology testing for the local market.
- Competitive market; experience with new equipment and technology is valued.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Denver, CO
As a Travel Medical Technologist in Denver, CO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Denver is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 85-95°F, while winter lows range from 15-25°F.
- Denver experiences all four seasons, with plenty of sunshine throughout the year.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Denver, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods and near medical facilities.
- Denver is car-friendly, with a well-connected highway system.
- Public transportation is also available through the Regional Transportation District (RTD), offering bus and light rail services.
- Denver is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns for newcomers.
- The city has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous medical facilities.
- Denver offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants serving Colorado-style cuisine.
- The city has a thriving arts and music culture, along with professional sports teams.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Rocky Mountains for hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.
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