Clinical Laboratory Processing Technician Lead

National Jewish Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Laboratory Processing Technician to support pre-analytical testing processes. The role involves sample handling, data entry, and coordinating with laboratory staff for efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, laboratory experience, and strong problem-solving abilities. Join a mission-driven organization committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative healthcare solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Child Care Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year work experience in a laboratory or lab assistant role.
• Knowledge of testing procedures and sample requirements necessary.
• Institutional knowledge of Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories recommended.

Responsibilities

• Leads co-workers and ensures communication of sample status.
• Manages receiving and handling of samples across laboratories.
• Data entry for tracking patient/client information.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Position Summary
Provides sample receipt, handling, accessioning, data entry, metric gathering and any/all support at the pre-analytical stage of ADx laboratory testing. Assist Pre-Analytical Supervisor in maintaining work flow and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties

Leads the work of co-workers providing effective communication, direction, guidance and resources as appropriate.

Perform all duties according to QA/QC guidelines outlined within the ADx quality system.

Manages receiving and handling of samples for processing in multiple laboratories.

Works closely with the phlebotomy staff to ensure timely delivery of critical samples.

Communicates with laboratory staff on the status of the delivery or receipt of samples.

Understands specimen types related to test(s) ordered and prepare samples for biological processing in the laboratory.

Data entry of all patient/client information into the LIS/LIMS system for sample tracking.

Understands clinical departments requirements with regard to specimen types and quantity needed for each test, specimen handling and delivery.

Assists in continuous improvement efforts and be part of process improvement groups.

Provides customer service and guidance to internal and external customers

Executes and has proficiency in sample handling and processing: sorting, racking

Pickup and delivers specimens to the laboratory, specimen storage/archiving, centrifugation – aliquoting.

Assists supervisor in revision of the lab manual, preparation for CAP inspections, and competency programs for lab personnel. Makes recommendations to improve laboratory operations and education of the technicians.

Other Duties
None

Competencies

Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.

Coaching and Teaching Others: Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.

Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ needs.

Drive for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.

Informing Communicating: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manger that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.

Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
Lead the tasks of co-workers

Travel
None

Core Values

Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.

Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.

Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.

Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.

Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.

Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.

Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.

Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College level courses in Biology, related life sciences and/or medical terminology is preferred. Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Work Experience: A minimum of 1 year recent work experience in a laboratory and/or lab assistant role with knowledge of testing procedures and sample requirements required. Institutional knowledge of Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories necessary with a recommended six months experience as a Clinical Lab Processing Technician preferred.

Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None

Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00

Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off:Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans:Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings:403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives:Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance:Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness:Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance:Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits:Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts:Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.

Application Deadline:This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.