Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • West Jordan, UT

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About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant works primarily in the laboratory specimen processing and intake department, providing specimen-management and clerical support to help ensure samples are handled accurately and efficiently. The role includes specimen processing and, as required, blood collection for various patient populations. Depending on local and state regulations and departmental organization, the assistant may also perform CLIA-waived or moderately complex laboratory testing to support timely patient results.

Success in the role requires accuracy, teamwork, care in handling specimens, adherence to laboratory procedures and technical policies, and effective communication with colleagues. The position supports laboratory operations through patient identification and courteous interactions, specimen processing and send-out coordination, phlebotomy, testing and result validity assessment under the direction of a Clinical Lab Scientist, workflow support, equipment maintenance, and inventory monitoring.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS-CPR within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory Assistant Program certification.
• Phlebotomy program certificate.
• Six months of experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Practice positive patient identification and demonstrate courtesy in interactions with patients and coworkers.
• Communicate effectively across departments.
• Process and organize laboratory specimens for internal distribution and testing.
• Manage external send-out testing, including required documentation and packaging.
• Perform venous and capillary blood collections for all age groups, including blood bank collections, using appropriate techniques and volume requirements.
• Assist with phlebotomy training as directed by leadership.
• Perform CLIA-waived and moderately complex testing in accordance with technical policies.
• Evaluate result validity by assessing quality control, instrument performance, specimen integrity, and patient history under the direction of a Clinical Lab Scientist.
• Support department workflow and efficiency and foster a collaborative team atmosphere.
• Use sound judgment to solve problems and request assistance when necessary.
• Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance and document it accurately.
• Monitor supply inventory, maintain stocking levels, and complete reagent logs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED