Laboratory Assistant 1

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Temporary PRN Position from May 2026 to September 30, 2026. The role involves supporting laboratory functions, ensuring accurate patient data, specimen collection, and performing various tests. The position requires a positive and professional attitude, adherence to policies, and effective communication with patients and staff. The Laboratory Assistant will also be responsible for maintaining supplies, preparing specimens, and responding to emergencies.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification.
One (1) year of phlebotomy experience.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between the clinic and hospital labs and as a reference for nursing staff.
Keeps supplies stocked and ordered as needed.
Ensures accurate patient demographics and tests are entered in computer data base.
Provides necessary instructions to customers for specimen collection.
Answers telephone and assists caller as needed.
Proficient in phlebotomy skills for all ages using appropriate collection devices.
Prepares specimens to ship to reference labs.
Performs venipunctures and collects blood cultures.
Collects throat, nares, and nasopharyngeal samples.
Starts tests and obtains specimens for glucose tolerance tests.
Performs drug and breath alcohol screens.
Performs paternity collections.
Participates in proficiency testing.
Calls critical values per department policy.
Proficient in performing CLIA waived testing.
Proficient in performing quality control for CLIA waived testing.
Pack, unpack, and receive blood products.
Responds to Code Blue and Traumas.
Exhibits proper use of two patient identifiers.
Applies guidelines for age appropriate and patient mental status.
Performs quality control on Glucometer each day of use.
Disposes of and changes sharps containers.
Reconciles DTC reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.