PhlebotomistClinical Lab Assistant

Phlebotomist/Clinical Lab Assistant

Status/FTE: FT / 0.81.0 FTE

Shift length: 8 hours

Start Time: 0500

Unit:Laboratory

Schedule Requirements (including weekends holidays): MondayFriday

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS upon hire
• Experience or education in medical profession
• Computer office equipment organizational and team skills
• Ability to understand and explain complex instructions
• One 1 or two 2 years experience within a healthcare setting
• Medical terminology
• Clinical Lab Assistant Certification within 24 months of hire

Preferred qualifications:

• Military or on the job training
• Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or some college course work
• Phlebotomy experience

Additional Information/Department information: Major duties involve instructing clients on proper collection and requirements for laboratory specimens. Prepares and processes specimens for analysis in multiple lab departments and for shipping to reference laboratories. Enter review and ensure demographic and billing data and testing orders for patients are entered into hospital and laboratory systems following all pertinent regulatory requirements. Assist Clinical Lab Scientists and Pathologists by performing CLIAwaived testing maintenance and quality control on laboratory equipment. Perform tasks relative to the daily operation of the laboratory which do not require CLS licensure. Collect specimens from patients such as urine specimens oral and nasal swabs as well as newborn heel sticks and blood culture collections. Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture across all patient demographics; preformed on patients in the hospital and other sites upon request of authorized person. Work with other departments within the hospital to ensure appropriate specimen collection techniques. This preanalytic position is responsible for patient order reconciliation appropriate collection techniques processing techniques clerical duties and customer service with the public as well as interdepartmental communications.

Hiring Manager and contact information: Jennifer Bailey

Your experience matters

At Community Medical Center we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your wellbeing so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As aPhlebotomist/Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA)joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

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Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Derek Palmer by texting or calling via phone.

How youll contribute

Youll make an impact by utilizing your specialized planofcare intervention and serving as a patientcare innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cuttingedge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexiblespending and health savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for fulltime employees
• Incomeprotection programs such as life accident criticalinjury insurance short and longterm disability and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

About our Health System
Community Medical Center is a 151bed hospital located in Missoula MT and is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

COVID19 Update:

Community Medical Center is hiring top talent but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.

This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law.