Laboratory Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

CommonSpirit Health; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan, CO seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen processing, intake, and clerical tasks within the laboratory. The role may include blood collection and processing, with potential for modest testing under regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates will show strong attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork, and commitment to high quality and safety in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS-CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Lab Assistant Program certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy program certificate preferred.
• Up to 6 months of acute care facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen management, intake, and clerical duties.
• Perform blood collection and specimen processing as needed.
• Possibly conduct waived or moderately complex testing as permitted by regulations.
• Identify patients accurately and maintain department workflow.
• Support all team members to ensure efficient operations and safety in the lab.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

BLS-CPR within 90 days

Lab Assistant Program certification

Phlebotomy program certificate

Job description

CommonSpirit Health’s St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan, CO seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen processing, intake, and clerical tasks within the laboratory. The role may include blood collection and processing, with potential for modest testing under regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates will show strong attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork, and commitment to high quality and safety in a busy lab environment.