Clinical Lab Assistant
About The Position
The Clinical Lab Assistant works as part of a laboratory team in a professional setting, facilitating laboratory organization and patient care in collaboration with doctors, nurses, and medical laboratory scientists. The role involves ordering and preparing patient samples, including blood and other body fluids, and delivering specimens to the appropriate department or testing facility. The position offers experience and knowledge intended to support workplace and career advancement. This position is based at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. It is benefits eligible and scheduled for overnight shifts on a 7-on/7-off rotation, with 35 scheduled weekly hours. The stated hourly pay range is $18.94–$24.62, with the actual rate dependent on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Computer literacy.
- Communication skills.
- Patient care skills.
- Knowledge of laboratory operations.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
- Teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Community college program, nursing student, EMT student, or healthcare-related program in progress.
- Previous experience in healthcare and/or a clinical laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Use the Electronic Medical Record and/or Laboratory Information System to place orders; receive, route, track, and store specimens; label specimens according to policy and procedure; and query test results.
- Provide clerical, administrative, and customer service support to the department.
- Answer phones and provide information to nursing floors, physicians, office staff, couriers, and patients.
- Dispatch couriers as required.
- Communicate test results and other reports to nursing units and physician offices, electronically or in printed form, including to providers, nurses, medical assistants, physician assistants, or others working in those units or offices.
- Monitor and maintain supply inventory.
- Assist with training and orienting new associates.
- Order and prepare patient samples, including blood and other body fluids, and deliver specimens to the appropriate department or testing facility.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible; a comprehensive benefits package is described as supporting caregivers' well-being across health, security, connection, and engagement. Details are not specified in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
