Clinical Lab Assistant – Rust Gross Room, (1634)

TriCore Reference Laboratories; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TriCore Reference Laboratories in New Mexico is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant able to work independently with guidance as needed. The role offers exposure to multiple modalities and on-call duties, with paid apprenticeship consideration for candidates without experience.

Regular in-person attendance during scheduled hours is essential. Primary responsibilities include sample handling, clerical tasks, and maintaining confidentiality while providing quality patient care and support to the

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; certification preferred (ASCP or equivalent).
• Completion of a CLSA program or related training preferred.
• Eligible to work in a health care facility; clean background per NM rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Maintain supplies and inventory for departmental functions.
• Observe students and/or new staff as needed.
• Handle hospital communications and on-call responsibilities.
• Demonstrate effective telephone and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information.
• Participate in and maintain coverage for holidays, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Perform clerical tasks including documentation of critical communications.
• Assist in department with basic PC tasks and data entry.
• Support training and competency assessments of modalities.

Skills

General phlebotomy

Communication

Teamwork

Basic PC skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

ASCP certification (preferred)

Clinical Lab Assistant program (preferred)

Job description

Schedule Monday Friday 0800 1200 with other shifts as needed

Location Rust Gross Room

SalaryHourly Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Lab Assistant is able to work independently and with minimal supervision andor 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 andor 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 neededrequired to meet service levels
• 11 Participate in coverage for holidays evenings and weekends as needed or required
• 12 Basic PC skills

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION HS 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 drivers 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 completed on a regular basis Assigned modalities are determined by the department leadership

Modalities

• 1 Check in and Order EntryReconciliation Modality per system Clinical Anatomic Research Referral Testing Including but not limited to a Identifying patient in system b Reconciling electronic orders c Manual Entry when necessary d Insurancepayment when necessary
• 2 General Phlebotomy ages 10 and above includes vacutainer butterfly and syringe collections
• 3 Special Collections andor external shipping certification Special Collections include but are not limited to arterial blood gas pediatric and infant draws sweat collection breath collections occ healthdrug screen collections MRSA and Covid collections therapeutic phlebotomies
• 4 Assisting provider performed procedures including but not limited to FNA Bone Marrow EBUS Bronchial lavage
• 5 Specimen Processing includes Specimen receipt specimen sorting specimen deliveryloading decanting and retrieval for send out testing and surgical sample triage Specimen storage and disposal functions
• 6 Non conformity investigationProblem Resolution examples Problem Desk aka Portal TLC NCE responses client service includes proper documentation
• 7 Lab Equipment Maintenance andor support superuser to include chemical and biohazard waste management for non testing instrumentation cryostats and stainline
• 8 Sample Testing waived to moderate including appropriate instrument maintenance including biohazard disposal and QC a Reviews results to see if they are within defined parameters Identifies and resolves technical specimen problems Report out results b Identifies researches and resolves specimen QC or instrument problems
• 9 Consistent training andor assisting in competency assessments of modalities to employee andor students with completing initial training documentation This may include N95 FIT Testing
• 10 Department specific skilled technical assistance a BB Product prep irradiating units thaw cryo and plasma splitting plasma and platelets b Infectious Disease Planting patient specimens that includes Tissue and Bone processing grinding and cutting Plate Inoculation Knowledge of anaerobic versus aerobic incubation requirements c Genetics and Cytometry Nucleic acid extraction cell culture and harvesting renal transplant kit oversight and patient testing scheduling and monitoring d Histology and Cytology Cytology specimen processing slide preparation and staining Histology specimen processing including bone marrow grossing and knowledge of processing for each tissue type e TRI Honest Broker
• 11 Department specific clerical or support functions a Organization of APHP cases and slide distribution b FFPE Block and slide filing and material retrieval c Consult Case management ordering material retrieval billing Client on the Fly report upload d Client Material return e Unit allocation & issue cryo plasma platelet bone and tissue
• 12 Skilled Inventory management ordering receiving monitoring par levels end of month reconciliations includes blood supply reagents supplies TriBuy training and competency

TriCore is New Mexicos largest laboratory employing more than 1400 individuals who serve in a broad range of positions We are dedicated to improving the quality of care for our communities and also our employees We foster a culture of integrity are dedicated to excellence and are looking for passionate individuals with a desire to have an impact in patient care the core of our strategy We offer excellent benefits including medical dental vision and life insurances 401k retirement plan with employer matching PTO and paid holidays as well as opportunities for continuous learning education assistance wellness programs career advancement and the ability to share in our genuine commitment to the health of our communities We offer a variety of shifts at multiple locations