Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - PRN - Rust Hospital, (1758)

TriCore Reference Laboratories•Rio Rancho, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist works independently with minimal supervision or oversight and performs one or more assigned laboratory modalities. Compensation depends on the number of modalities performed. Applicants without experience may be considered for a paid apprenticeship. Regular in-person attendance during scheduled work hours is essential. Modalities are assigned by department leadership and may include patient check-in and order entry, phlebotomy, special collections, assisting with provider-performed procedures, specimen processing, problem resolution, equipment support, sample testing, training, department-specific technical or clerical support, and inventory management. The position requires professional, courteous conduct; effective communication and basic problem-solving skills; confidentiality; basic PC skills; and participation in assigned communications, on-call coverage, and holiday, evening, and weekend coverage. The role is based at Rust Hospital. TriCore describes itself as New Mexico’s largest laboratory, employing more than 1,400 people, and emphasizes integrity, excellence, patient care, continuous learning, and community health.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to be insured by the laboratory's insurance carrier as required by location.
Eligible to work in a health care facility under the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act or other applicable law.
Meet the stated immunization and screening requirements: provide proof of Hepatitis B immunity, be immunized, or sign a waiver declining immunization; provide documentation of a PPD test conducted no more than 90 days before hire or complete a PPD test through TriCore; and, in departments or locations with direct patient contact, provide proof of immunity to rubella, rubeola, and varicella or be eligible to receive the relevant immunizations.
Basic PC skills.
Candidates without training or experience may be considered for an apprenticeship; placement in CLA Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 is based on the number of modalities regularly performed.

Nice To Haves

PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.
Completion of a relevant Clinical Lab Assistant or comparable program.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned clinical laboratory modalities, which may include check-in, order entry and reconciliation; general phlebotomy; special collections; assisting with provider-performed procedures; specimen processing; non-conformity investigation and problem resolution; equipment maintenance or support; sample testing; training and competency assessment; department-specific technical or clerical support; and inventory management.
Perform duties professionally and courteously, using sound judgment with clients, patients, and coworkers.
Maintain supplies and inventory needed for departmental functions.
Observe students or new staff as needed and, when assigned, train employees or students and assist with competency assessments and documentation.
Use basic problem-solving skills to support exceptional customer and patient service.
Handle assigned hospital communication responsibilities, including on-call responsibilities during scheduled hours as applicable to the location.
Communicate effectively by telephone and verbally.
Perform department clerical functions as needed, including documenting critical communications such as call-ins when a supervisor is absent.
Maintain confidentiality of personal and other confidential information accessed through the position.
Participate in on-call coverage as needed to meet service levels.
Provide holiday, evening, and weekend coverage as needed or required.
Maintain regular in-person attendance during scheduled work hours.