Laboratory Assistant I

MedStar Health; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Aurora is seeking a Specimen Processing Technician to perform clerical and technical duties supporting laboratory operations. Responsibilities include preparing specimens, handling patient registration, and ensuring adherence to guidelines. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a preference for relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

403b employer match

Professional development tools

Annual employee bonus program

Annual base pay increases

Qualifications

• Preferred specimen processing/ accessioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for distribution and analysis.
• Ensure patient identification and correct orders.
• Respond to patient/customer needs timely.
• Perform laboratory functions as per regulations.

Skills

Clerical duties

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job ID

100238

Location

Aurora

Position Type

Regular

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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Job Overview

Performs clerical and/or technical duties of low to moderate complexity, in support of laboratory operations.

Additional Information
Department: Specimen Processing
Hours per week: 36, eligible for benefits
Shift:0700-1930 Sat-Mon / 0700-1930 Thur-Sat

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately prepares specimens for distribution and analysis according to laboratory procedures.
• Ensures patient is correctly identified through the hospital registration system, accounts numbers are current and correct tests are ordered; checks requisitions for data entry errors and resolves questionable orders in a timely manner.
• May create hospital registration encounters.
• Responds in a timely manner to patient/customer needs, including prompt attention to pneumatic tubes, courier deliveries, patient wait times and phone calls.
• Performs laboratory functions according to guidelines established by regulatory agencies, including familiarization with regulations and quality indicators.
• Performs reagent, inventory and general maintenance, as required.
• May procure blood from patients by venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick to obtain blood samples for analysis following age-specific guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Specimen Processing/Accessioning experience preferred

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $16.73 to $25.09

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.


EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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