Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

CommonSpirit Health; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in West Jordan, UT seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen processing and intake in the laboratory. You will collect blood as required, perform CLIA-waived or moderate testing, and uphold accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include managing specimens, assisting with phlebotomy training, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control while documenting procedures and results for timely patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS-CPR within 90 days is required.
• Preferred Lab Assistant Program certification.
• Phlebotomy program certificate preferred.
• Six months experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing and intake duties.
• Performs venous and capillary blood collections as needed.
• Supports CLIA-waived and moderately complex testing under supervision.
• Maintains accuracy in specimen handling and documentation.
• Ensures department workflow and efficiency.
• Maintains equipment and monitors inventory and logs.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

BLS-CPR within 90 days

Lab Assistant Program certification

Phlebotomy program certificate

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in West Jordan, UT seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen processing and intake in the laboratory. You will collect blood as required, perform CLIA-waived or moderate testing, and uphold accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include managing specimens, assisting with phlebotomy training, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control while documenting procedures and results for timely patient care.