Lead Lab Support & Training Specialist

Intermountain Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health invites applications for a Lab Support Assistant at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO. This experienced laboratory professional will lead training, support caregivers, and drive special projects within the lab while performing diagnostic testing where allowed by regulation.

The role requires advanced knowledge of specimen processing, phlebotomy, and lab testing across Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Molecular Diagnostics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum prior experience in clinical or pathology lab assistant role.
• ASCP Lab Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process waived or moderately complex diagnostic tests in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Molecular Diagnostics.
• Maintain instrument maintenance, quality control, and troubleshoot results.
• Provide clerical, administrative, and customer service support to the department.
• Answer phones and relay information to nursing, physicians, office staff, couriers, and patients.
• Assist in schedule management, caregiver assignments, and shift coverage.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the laboratory.
• Train and orient new caregivers.
• Monitor and maintain supply inventory and place orders.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Technical Writing

Communication

Patient Care

Laboratory Operations

Regulatory Requirements

Laboratory Testing Procedures

Performance Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ASCP Lab Assistant Certification

Job description

Intermountain Health invites applications for a Lab Support Assistant at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO. This experienced laboratory professional will lead training, support caregivers, and drive special projects within the lab while performing diagnostic testing where allowed by regulation.

The role requires advanced knowledge of specimen processing, phlebotomy, and lab testing across Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Molecular Diagnostics.