Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - Rust POB PCC, (1756)

TriCore Reference Laboratories; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TriCore Reference Laboratories is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist for the Rust POB PCC location. The role requires independent work with supervision, a paid apprenticeship option for those without experience, and strong patient care.

Regular attendance during scheduled hours is essential, with shifts including holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed. The position emphasizes basic PC skills, a valid driver's license, and immunization against Hepatitis B.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Immunization requirements for Hepatitis B or waiver.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability per location.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Maintains supplies and inventory necessary to perform departmental functions.
• Observe students and/or new staff as needed.
• Demonstrates effective telephone and verbal communication skills.
• Participates in on-call and holiday coverage as needed to meet service levels.

Skills

Basic PC skills

Good driving record

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - Rust POB PCC, (1756)

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Schedule: Monday-Friday 0900-1730 with other shifts as needed.

Location: Rust POB PCC

Salary/Hourly: Hourly Position

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Lab Assistant Phlebotomist is able to work independently and with minimal supervision and/or oversight. Successful candidates have the experience and skillset to perform one or more identified modalities. Compensation is dependent on the number of modalities performed. Candidates without experience may be considered for a paid apprenticeship level. Regular in-person attendance during scheduled work hours is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

1. Performs duties in a professional and courteous manner.
2. Maintains supplies and inventory necessary to perform departmental functions.
3. Observe students and\or new staff as needed.
4. Exhibit basic problem solving skills to ensure exceptional customer and patient care service levels.
5. Responsible for hospital communication responsibilities as assigned, including on-call responsibilities during scheduled hours (cell phone) by location.
6. Demonstrates effective telephone and verbal communication skills
7. Actively demonstrates professional judgment when dealing with clients, patients and co-workers.
8. Perform clerical functions as needed by the department, including, but not limited to documenting critical communication such as call‑ins in the absence of a supervisor.
9. Responsible for maintaining levels of confidentiality associated with position and access to personal and confidential information.
10. Participate in and maintain coverage levels for on call as needed/required to meet service levels.
11. Participate in coverage for holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed or required.
12. Basic P.C. skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• H.S. diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED:

• PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.
• Completion of a relevant Clinical Lab Assistant or comparable program

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: Prove Immunity to Hepatitis B, or be immunized, or sign a waiver refusing Hepatitis immunization. Provide documentation of a PPD test conducted not more than 90 days prior to date of hire, or have a PPD test conducted through TriCore.

IN DEPARTMENTS/LOCATIONS WITH DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT: Prove immunity or be eligible to receive rubella, rubeola and varicella immunization.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Valid driver's license. Good driving record. Must be insurable by lab insurance carrier as required by location.
2. Eligible to work in a health care facility as provided by the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act or other applicable law.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates with no training or experience may be considered for an apprenticeship.
• Selected Candidates will be placed into CLA Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 based on the number of modalities (listed below