Lab Assistant/Phlebotomy

Intermountain Health; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant/Phlebotomy to join its dynamic laboratory team in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The role involves performing phlebotomy, maintaining lab records, and assisting in training new associates. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate experience in a healthcare setting. This role offers opportunities for growth within the organization by providing valuable laboratory experience.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Workplace wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lab Assistant within a healthcare system.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy using established procedures.
• Order, prepare, and deliver specimens to the appropriate department.
• Maintain lab records, logs and collect statistics.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Job Description

Functions as part of a dynamic and engaging laboratory team in a professional setting. This caregiver is an experienced Laboratory Assistant who may act as a Team Lead or Trainer and serves as a resource to other caregivers, clinicians, and patients. The Laboratory Assistant II will be responsible for heading special projects, to include research, continuous improvement, and product evaluations. This position also orders, prepares, and delivers specimens to the appropriate department or testing facility. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.

The Laboratory Assistant II (LA II) is an experienced Lab Assistant, with advanced knowledge of specimen processing in the clinical and/or pathology areas of the lab.

Posting Specifics

We are looking for candidates who would be interested in Part time work for the following shifts:

• Days 0400-1230
• Evenings 1230-2100
• Nights 2100 - 0530
• Full time and PRN shifts maybe available as well.
  
  

Scope

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heel stick) according to established procedures. Identifies patients using two patient identifiers. Labels specimens and specimen containers accurately.
• Determines the correct priority for STAT, Routine, ASAP, etc. specimen collections. Collects and receives specimens into the laboratory utilizing computer protocols including processing, preparation, centrifugation, aliquot and routing of specimens, to include reference lab. Ensures the timely transport and processing of all patient specimens for testing.
• Files patient’s lab reports, requisitions charges for the business office and sends reports to outside hospitals and clinics. Posts charges and reconciles invoices. Investigate complex bills, as needed. Research and resolve any questionable patient orders. Enter patient demographic data accurately. Maintains required lab records and logs, collects statistics for reports and other clerical duties as directed by manager.
• Performs complex specimen set-up. Enters complex orders and results. Packs and ships infectious materials. Communicates any special situations related to specimens or testing with all appropriate staff and management.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, centrifuges, and refrigerators. Records daily temperatures of all refrigerators in the phlebotomy areas. Orders supplies and maintains sufficient inventory to efficiently operate phlebotomy services. Assists in the training of new associates and students. Acts as a receptionist, greeting patients and answering phones within the laboratory. Performs patient registration and test ordering and specimen processing as appropriate.
• Documents and communicates information thoroughly and accurately. Utilizes equipment according to departmental guidelines, maintaining all equipment as per guidelines. Ensures equipment and supplies are maintained in appropriate working order. Evaluates and utilizes inventory appropriately, assists with inventory control as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated experience as a Lab Assistant within a healthcare system.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching concepts to others. Customer service experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a Lab Assistant within Intermountain Health.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor. Preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
  
  

Location:

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City

Wheat Ridge

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.00 - $25.33

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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