Medical Laboratory Assistant

AdventHealth; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth Parker in Colorado is seeking a PRN Day shift Phlebotomy Technician to join our laboratory team. You will collect venous and capillary specimens, prepare samples, and ensure proper labeling and specimen handling to support accurate test results.

You should have a High School diploma or equivalent; clinical lab experience preferred, and relevant certifications such as CPT/MLA/CP T or BLS are favored.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Clinical laboratory experience is preferred.
• CP T/MLA/CP T Certification or BLS are preferred when available.

Responsibilities

• Performs venous, capillary, urine drug screen, swab, or other specimen collection with proper identification and type.
• Centrifuges, aliquots, and distributes samples to testing areas, including loading on analyzers.
• Generates and reports waived and moderate complexity results under supervision.
• Opens, maintains, and troubleshoots testing-related processes and equipment; documents activities.
• Monitors test system performance and takes corrective action as needed.
• Provides troubleshooting and analyzes data with critical thinking.
• Supports department compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Compiles and reviews lab information system reports to ensure timely processing.
• Handles inquiries and resolves complaints related to lab services promptly.
• Communicates critical results to coworkers, providers, and departments to ensure continuity of operations.
• Oversees day-to-day activities of department staff and provides input on performance.
• Coordinates training and competency assessments for new staff and students.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal

Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Grammar/Spelling

Read/Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Keyboarding

Computer

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 9395 CROWN CREST BLVD City: PARKER State: Colorado Postal Code: 80138

Job Description

• Performs venous, capillary, urine drug screen, swab, or other specimen collection, ensuring appropriate specimen identification and type.
• Centrifuges, aliquots, and distributes samples to appropriate testing areas, including loading samples onto various analyzers.
• Generates and reports waived and moderate complexity test results under supervision.
• Opens, maintains, and troubleshoots testing-related processes, equipment, and instrumentation, documenting activities as required.
• Monitors test system performance and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Provides advanced troubleshooting skills and utilizes critical thinking to analyze, correlate, and interpret data.
• Supports department compliance with laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Compiles and reviews laboratory information system reports to ensure timely collection, processing, and testing of samples.
• Handles inquiries and resolves complaints related to laboratory services and information promptly and effectively.
• Communicates critical and significant results and findings to coworkers, providers, and other departments to ensure continuity of laboratory operations and patient care.
• Oversees day-to-day activities of department associates on assigned shifts and provides input on associate performance and recognition.
• Coordinates training and competency assessments for new associates and students under the guidance of laboratory leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal [Required]
• Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]

Education

High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study: N/A

Work Experience: Previous clinical laboratory experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) [Preferred]
• OR NPCE Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) [Preferred]
• OR ASPT Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) [Preferred]
• Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]
• Basic Life Support (BLS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range: $19.77 - $31.63

Additional Information: N/A

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.