Laboratory Assistant CommonSpirit (St. Thomas More Hospital)

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

A healthcare organization in southern Colorado is seeking a Lab Assistant to work in specimen processing and intake. The role requires a high school diploma and preferably certifications in Lab Assistance and Phlebotomy. Responsibilities include managing specimens, performing blood collections, and clerical duties. The organization offers a supportive environment with competitive benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen management and clerical duties.
• May perform blood collection and specimen processing.
• Perform waived or mod complex testing if appropriate.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

BLS-CPR certification

Lab Assistant Program certification

Phlebotomy program certificate

Job description

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Works primarily in the lab specimen processing/intake department of the lab. Assist with specimen management and clerical duties as requested. May perform blood collection and specimen processing. If allowed by local/state regulations, may perform waived or mod complex testing, if appropriate for the department organization.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required
• BLS-CPR within 90 days
• Lab Assistant Program certification, preferred
• Phlebotomy program certificate, preferred
• 6 months experience in an acute care facility, preferred
• Excellent customer service and time management skills

Physical & Exertion Requirements: Medium

Where You’ll Work

St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24‑hour emergency and trauma services; inpatient acute care; intensive care; labor, delivery, and nursery care; multi‑modal diagnostic imaging; inpatient and outpatient surgical services; rehabilitation services; cardiopulmonary rehab and diagnostics; sleep studies; an infusion center; wound care; and a community blood bank. Our board‑certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine, internal medicine, urology, bariatric services, obstetrics/gynecology services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment. Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close‑knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small‑town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture. Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge, locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the state’s best hiking, wildlife, rafting, camping, fishing, climbing, and mountain biking. Canon City has an assortment of restaurants, breweries, and Farmer’s Markets in the summer months.

Total Rewards

CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, and more. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards page.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.