Laboratory Assistant

St Anthony North Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen processing and intake in the laboratory. You will perform specimen handling, venous and capillary blood collection, and, when qualified, CLIA-waived or moderately complex testing to ensure timely results for patients.

You will work closely with the Clinical Lab team, maintain accuracy, and follow established policies while prioritizing safety and efficient workflow within a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process and intake specimens and perform clerical duties.
• Perform venous and capillary blood collections.
• Conduct CLIA-waived or moderately complex testing under supervision.
• Maintain accuracy and teamwork while following procedures.
• Ensure specimens are handled and documented for send-out testing.

Skills

Specimen handling

Blood collection

Teamwork

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

BLS-CPR within 90 days

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, St. Anthony North Hospital has delivered optimal health care to the communities of Westminster, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, Northglenn and Thornton. Highlights of our campus include 60,000 square feet of integrated primary and specialty care physician clinics, ambulatory surgery center, birthing center with private birthing suites, Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, over 150 inpatient beds and an outpatient diagnostics center with lab and imaging services. In 2023, we received our prestigious Magnet designation! We are so proud of our nursing staff for this achievement, which is awarded to less than 6 percent of hospitals in the United States. Built on the pillars of convenience, wellness and person-centered care, we offer inpatient and outpatient care at one site, with an emphasis on preventive health, wellness and health education.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Laboratory Assistant, you will work primarily in the laboratory specimen processing and intake department. You will provide essential support through specimen management and clerical duties, ensuring all samples are handled accurately and efficiently to support overall laboratory operations.

Every day you will perform specimen processing and, as required, blood collection for various patient populations. Depending on local and state regulations and departmental organization, you may also perform CLIA-waived or moderately complex laboratory testing to ensure timely results for our patients.

To be successful in this role, you will maintain a focus on accuracy and teamwork while adhering to established technical policies. Your ability to handle specimens with care, follow precise laboratory procedures, and communicate effectively with your colleagues will be vital to maintaining the high standards of our department.

Patient Safety and Interaction: Practices positive patient identification at all times and demonstrates HumanKindness and courtesy in all patient and co-worker interactions, while maintaining effective communication across departments.

Specimen Management and Processing: Processes and organizes laboratory specimens for internal distribution and testing, ensuring samples are moved efficiently; manages all aspects of external send-out testing, including documentation and packaging according to established procedures.

Phlebotomy and Training: Performs venous and capillary blood collections on all age groups, including blood bank collections, utilizing appropriate techniques and volume requirements; assists with phlebotomy training as directed by leadership.

Laboratory Testing and Analysis: Performs CLIA-waived and moderately complex testing following technical policies; evaluates result validity by assessing quality control, instrument performance, specimen integrity, and patient history under the direction of a Clinical Lab Scientist.

Departmental Workflow and Operations: Takes responsibility for department workflow and efficiency, fostering a collaborative team atmosphere; uses sound judgment in problem-solving and requests assistance when necessary.

Equipment and Inventory Maintenance: Performs routine maintenance on laboratory equipment with accurate documentation; monitors supply inventory, maintains stocking levels, and completes reagent logs.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• BLS-CPR within 90 days

Preferred

• Lab Assistant Program certification
• Phlebotomy program certificate
• Six (6) months experience in an acute care facility