Physician Office Lab Assistant(POLA) Atrium Health One Health Denver Family Medicine FT
About The Position
This role is for a Physician Office Lab Assistant (POLA) at Atrium Health One Health in Denver, working full-time. The position is in the GCMG One Health: Link Landing - Family Medicine department. The lab assistant will be responsible for preparing specimens, performing moderately complex laboratory testing, and maintaining equipment and work areas. The role involves interaction with physicians and healthcare teammates in an environment with potential biohazardous, chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. The position requires walking, sitting, bending, and standing for extended periods, as well as lifting up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED with experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing required.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical training in the areas of phlebotomy, medical office assisting, nursing and radiology preferred.
- Experience performing complete blood counts.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the urgency of a test and uses this assessment to prioritize the order in which tasks are performed.
- Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and test requisitions before testing, and applies rules of specimen rejection and arranges for recollection.
- Uses and maintains equipment and instruments used in test performance, documents quality controls, performs minor troubleshooting, and maintains cleanliness of work area.
- Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
- Calculates, reports, and records test results.
- Analyzes results for critical values and reports results immediately.
- Oversees/participates in Quality Assessment activities and documentation of problem recognition and resolution.
Benefits
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
