Laboratory Support I - Nursing Lab and Equipment Assistant

Experience Only:One year of experience in a medical office medical laboratory as a CNA or EMT or other laboratory type setting. Experience must be in a business type setting and the primary duties of the job. Part-time work will be prorated.

Education & Experience:A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to one (1) year.

Substitutions:An associates degree or certificate in Medical Office Assistant or Practical Nurse may substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:EMT MA or CNA or similar specialized health care training preferred or which you hold a licensure or certification.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who haveexperience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success forunderrepresented students within higher education. Transcripts must be attached toyour application if you are substituting degree/certification for the requiredexperience. Failure to provide transcripts will result in rejection ofyour application.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

HOW TO APPLY:Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic addition complete applications will include:
Candidates who wish to assert veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 to their application. Failure to submit a DD214 form will result in the denial of veterans preference points.
Cover letter
Resume
Include the name phone number email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job for which you are applying. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire).

Direct Inquiries Contact: Megan

HR Department Contact:Zachary Sargent or.

Methods of Appointment:Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement isexpected to be made from the eligible list created. However at the discretionof the appointing authority the position(s) may be filled by another method ofappointment for a valid articulated business reason.

ATTENTION!The first stage of the comparative analysis process for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications is an application review. Therefore it is crucial that you follow the directions provided in this job announcement and address in detail your experience with the duties and requirements mentioned above in the experience portion of your application.

Supplemental Information:Resumes may be included but applications stating See Resume forexperience will not be accepted in lieu of the properly completed State ofColorado application forms. For complete details requirements and applicationinstructions visit Colorado Mesa University Jobs or Colorado State Jobs.

Important Information:Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed todetermine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Be sure therequirements listed above are specifically addressed on your application;failure to do so may result in the rejectioin of your application. Additionallyas applications may serve as all or part of the comparative analysis processfor this position it is to your benefit to address your experience with theduties listed above in detail. Applications may be evaluated by a panel ofsubject matter experts who will rate your education training and experienceas demonstrated on your application. Attach additional pages if necessary tofully explain your experience and education.

Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist todetermine if you meet the minimum qualifications. If it is determined that yourapplication does not meet the announced minimum qualifications you will benotified in writing and may contact Zachary Sargent at withintwo days of receipt of the notice to attempt informal resolution of the you still do not agree with our decision regarding your qualifications youhave the right to have that decision reviewed by the State Personnel request for a directors review must be received in the State PersonnelDirectors office within ten days from your receipt of the letter informing youthat you do not qualify and should include the following:
1. Job Title
2. Agency involved
3. Name of the agencyrepresentative spoke to during informal resolution attempts
4. Date(s) of theconversations
5. Specific issue(s)
6. Reason it is believedthe decision was arbitrary capricious or contrary to rule or law

Direct your request to:
State Personnel Board
633 17th Street Suite 1320
Denver CO 80202-3604
Fax:

To request a Directors review you are required to complete and submit theColorado State Personnel Consolidated Appeal/Dispute form available at StatePersonnel Board Forms. Instructions for completing the form as well as StatePersonnel Board Rules and Directors Administrative Procedures are alsoavailable on the same website. Public libraries offer internet access. If youare not able to access the forms on the internet or if you require assistanceplease contact our Human Resources Office.

Appeal Rights:Under Colorado State Statute and State Personnel Procedures you have the rightto request a review of or appeal to the State Personnel Director any step ofthe selection process if you believe the action taken to be arbitrarycapricious or contrary to rule or law. If you believe the content of anexamination was arbitrary capricious or contrary to rule or law (scores andranks are not considered as conduct or content) your appeal must be in writingand received no later than 10 calendar days from the date the examination wasadministered. Utilizing the Colorado State Personnel ConsolidatedAppeal/Dispute Form which can be found at State Personnel Board Forms sendappeals to the appropriate address as indicated on the ConsolidatedAppeal/Dispute Form. The above ten-day deadline and appeal procedures apply aswell to all charges of discrimination.

Address Confidentiality Program:If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program CRSthroughplease notify the HR office or analyst listed on thisannouncement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension fornotifications provided by U.S. mail. The extension allowed under this programapplies only to U.S. mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days orless.

ADAAA Accommodations:Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008(ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable theperson to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodationplease contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email at least fivebusiness days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your requestand prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additionalinformation including medical documentation regarding functional limitationsand the type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this informationavailable well in advance of the assessment date.

THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Colorado believesthat equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encouragecandidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The Stateof Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusiveinnovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities andenthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employmentprocess we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicantswithout regard to race color religion sex disability age sexualorientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical conditionrelated to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status geneticinformation or military status (with preference given to military veterans)or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualifiedindividuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals whohave a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related toemployment including completing the application process interviewingcompleting any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selectionprocess and/or performing essential job functions where the requestedaccommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability andrequire reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experienceapplying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to ourADAAA Coordinator Caselyn Henriques at Colorado Mesa University or .

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorados largest university CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction its satellite campus in Montrose its technical college CMU Tech and via online offerings.

Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional national and international importance. Founded in 1925 it is a dynamic university enrolling 10000 students at the associate baccalaureate and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students interests and regional employment needs as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking rock climbing hiking rafting and a mountain resort thats less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction you will be able to explore one of Colorados best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.