Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA Phlebotomist), Part-Time

Community Hospital • Grand Junction, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The CLA will work closely with the CLA Manager, Laboratory Supervisor, and Lab Director to maintain a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and proficiency in specimen collection and processing. This role involves phlebotomy and point-of-care testing at various locations, receiving and collecting patient and lab specimens, and ensuring proper collection and labeling procedures are followed. The CLA will also be responsible for accessioning specimens into the Meditech LIS/HIS system, communicating and coordinating with staff for STAT, Urgent, and Routine requests, and performing proper specimen handling, processing, micro-culture set-up & gram stain. Maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory environment is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• PBT ASCP certified or equivalent (required)

Nice To Haves

• One year of phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and proficiency in specimen collection and processing.
• Ensure all lab requests are promptly stored in their specified locations.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing at various locations.
• Receive and collect patient and lab specimens, following proper collection procedures.
• Ensure specimens are correctly labeled and department procedures are followed.
• Double check and verify all information and patient identifiers before accessioning specimens into the Meditech LIS/HIS system.
• Ensure communication and coordination with staff for STAT, Urgent (3 hour TAT), and Routine requests.
• Correctly log, promptly sort, and safely transport specimens to the appropriate sections of the laboratory and/or for send-outs.
• Accurately and efficiently perform proper specimen handling, processing, micro-culture set-up & gram stain.
• Perform technical and documentation tasks such as drawing blood, bar code labeling, and specimen handling.
• Keep laboratory and patient drawing areas, trays, and materials clean and orderly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED