Phlebotomist Lab Assistant

Intermountain Healthcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant to join their dynamic laboratory team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with healthcare professionals, ensuring the proper handling and processing of patient specimens. As a Lab Assistant, you will gain invaluable experience while contributing to patient care and laboratory efficiency. The position provides a flexible part-time schedule and a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to advance your career in a rewarding setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Wellness programs

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; certification preferred for Certified Lab Assistant.
• Experience with specimen procedures and laboratory standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection and processing for laboratory tests.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with standards.
• Document and communicate patient information accurately.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen Collection

Data Entry

Laboratory Standards Compliance

Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Computer Systems

Job description

Job Description:

Functions as part of a dynamic and engaging laboratory team in a professional setting. This position facilitates laboratory organization and patient care, working closely with doctors, nurses, and medical laboratory scientists. LA Is are responsible for ordering and preparing patient samples, such as blood and other body fluids, and delivering specimens to the appropriate department or testing facility. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.

Posting Specifics

1. Part time 12:30-2100 - Week 1 Mon, Wed and Sat, Week 2 Sun, Mon and Tue.
2. Benefits Eligible
3. Location: St. Joseph's Hospital

As a Non-Certified Lab Assistant, you need to perform the following:

1. Perform specimen procedures and collection procedures as required.
2. Perform venipuncture for adults, children, and infants, including micro-collection techniques as required.
3. Receive and enter orders as appropriate.
4. Enter patient data in test requisitions.
5. Receive, label and deliver specimens.
6. Process specimens for send out to referral laboratories.
7. Monitor computer errors and maintenance of hardware and enter results for referred specimens.
8. Research and resolve any questionable patient orders.
9. Perform and review tests for accuracy and completeness.
10. Assist in maintaining the laboratory section to CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements.
11. Perform proficiency testing as required by accreditation agencies.
12. Document and communicate information thoroughly and accurately.
13. Utilize equipment according to departmental guidelines, maintaining all equipment as per guidelines.
14. Ensure equipment and supplies are maintained in appropriate working order.
15. Evaluate and utilize inventory appropriately, assist with inventory control as needed.
16. Assist with maintaining filing systems of slides, blocks, specimens, reports, requisitions.
17. Prepare reagents and chemicals as needed.
18. Utilize clerical skills to perform job functions with minimal errors.
19. Handle specimens/slides/logs/worklists appropriately and with confidentiality.
20. Assist with point of care testing, reception, front desk, and phlebotomy duties as assigned.
21. Assist/perform patient registration duties as assigned.
22. Process and prepare specimens for screening.
23. Appropriately utilize stains, fixative and reagents.
24. Maintain a neat and clean work area.
25. Dispose of waste appropriately.
26. Clean bench areas and equipment.
27. Restock supplies as appropriate.
28. Maintain the washroom and perform washroom functions as appropriate.
29. Promote mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abide by service behavior standards.
30. Perform other duties as assigned.

For this role we are hiring either a Certified or Non-Certified Lab Assistant to fill this position.

Minimum Qualifications for a Non-Certified Lab Assistant

Required

1. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Minimum Qualifications For Certified Lab Assistant

Required

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Certified Medical Lab Assistant (CLMA) or Medical Lab Assistant (ASCP) certification.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts.

Physical Requirements:

Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information. Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands. See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents. Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.

Location:

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City:

Denver

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.75 - $29.74

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits).

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.