Clinical Laboratory Assistant I - PRESNow-ABQ - 24/7 ED/UC Menaul

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque, College Place (NM, WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to join their dynamic team in Albuquerque. In this role, you will perform essential phlebotomy and specimen collection tasks, ensuring quality control and compliance with established procedures. You'll support clinical staff and contribute to patient care in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to improving health outcomes in the community, with access to a range of employee benefits that promote well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Wellness Program

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Nine months of phlebotomy experience required.
• Preference for PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and collection procedures per established protocols.
• Processes requisitions and enters test orders into the system.
• Maintains equipment and performs routine checks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Assistant I - PRESNow-ABQ - 24/7 ED/UC Menaul

Requisition ID

2025-46841

Category

Clinical Care-Nursing Support

Location : Name

24/7 UC-ED - Uptown

Location : City

Albuquerque

Location : State/Province

NM

Minimum Offer

USD $15.00/Hr.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $21.01/Hr.

Overview

The Menaul location of PRESNow is seeking a CLA.

Provides phlebotomy and other collection procedures. Orders tests, processes patient specimens, and performs quality control. Performs waived or moderate complexity testing based on established procedures. Clerical duties and equipment maintenance. Provides general assistance to clinical floor staff as needed.

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need
FTE: 0.001000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Evenings

How you belong matters here.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. Our employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.

• PRN/PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.

Qualifications

HS/GED plus Nine months of phlebotomy experience. Preference of PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification. Point of care, waived, and moderate complexity testing experience preferred, as well as laboratory specimen handling and testing. Competent phlebotomy skills; demonstrate effective communication skills, team-oriented, multi-tasker, organized, able to work in a fast- paced environment; good analytical skills; be on call as needed or required; work holidays, evenings and weekends as required.

Education:
Essential:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current BLS required

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and other collection procedures appropriately and according to established procedures.
• Performs specialized collection procedures such as urine drug collections and PPD's if required.
• Processes requisitions and enters test orders into the computer system. Performs inquiry functions, specimen transport verification, and retrieves and prints collection labels.
• Receives, processes and/or stores specimens as appropriate, centrifuging, splitting, acidifying, aliquoting, measuring and stabilizing. Performs biohazard disposal as needed or appropriate.
• Performs waived and moderate complexity testing where there is documentation of successful completion of training and competency.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and function checks including routine pipette calibration if required.
• Orders and maintains supplies and inventory.
• Insures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Assists clinical floor staff with stocking supplies, cleaning, patient transport and other tasks as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $21.01/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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