Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA) Phlebotomist, Lab, PRN/Pool

Position Highlights:

• Position: Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA) Phlebotomist
• Schedule: PRN/Pool; Variable
• Location:Main Hospital

Responsibilities:

• The CLA will work closely with the CLA Manager Laboratory Supervisor and Lab Director to maintain a high level of accuracy efficiency and proficiency in specimen collection and processing including:
  • Ensuring all lab requests are promptly stored in their specified locations
  • Phlebotomy and point-of-care testing at various locations.
• Receiving and collecting patient and lab specimens following proper collection ensuring specimens are correctly labeled and department procedures are followed.
• Double checks and verifies all information and patient identifiers are clearly indicated before accessioning specimens into the Meditech LIS/HIS system.
• Ensures communication and coordination with staff all STAT Urgent (3 hour TAT) and Routine requests are correctly logged promptly sorted and safely transported to the appropriate sections of the laboratory and/or for send-outs.
• The CLA must be able to accurately and efficiently perform proper specimen handling processing micro-culture set-up & gram stain including technical and documentation tasks such as drawing blood bar code labeling specimen handling etc.
• Patient Safety is essential in this position. As a CLA you are required to assess patient status after drawing to determine if they can leave without assistance or provide/locate required assistance.
• Presenting and explaining Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) to patients as needed
• Monitor supplies inventory and rotate stock. Re-stock trays and draw rooms after use when performing phlebotomy draws.
• Troubleshooting and proper use of department resources (catalogs Techs Managers Pathologists etc.) to define unknown tests and procedures are essential. Works closely with Section Leads or Supervisors to ensure strict compliance to laboratory best practices.
• Following the assigned procedure and wear proper PPE during draw and specimen handling.
• Keep laboratory and patient drawing areas trays and materials clean and orderly to ensure patients ability to perceive timeliness cleanliness and safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• PBT ASCP certified or equivalent (required).
• One year of phlebotomy experience (preferred).

Compensation:

• Clinical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomy I (Uncertified): 18.00 20.70
• Clinical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomy II (Certified): 19.50 -22.43
• Discretionary bonuses relocation expenses merit increases market adjustments
  recognition bonuses and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.

Benefits:

• Medical dental vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional Information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction CO 81505 before starting work.
• Work Location: In-person/onsite
• Application Deadline: Posting will remain open untilSeptember 30 2025 or until the position is filled

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