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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 reputed company 1600 reputed company 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 at CMHHIP. This 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 reputed company major sections of the Laboratory. This position is expected to follow reputed company laboratory-specific policies and procedures as defined in the department standard operating procedures. 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