Clinical Lab Assistant

1. Performs variety of routine and complex phlebotomy procedures including venipuncture finger and heel sticks blood cultures therapeutic phlebotomy.
2. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the Cerner Millennium LIS system to include laboratory specimen processing reporting and ABN checking. Demonstrates knowledge of registration and billing functions applicable to lab processes.
3. Organizes work to meet deadlines and works under stressful conditions. Works independently with minimal supervision and direction.
4. Provides the highest level of customer service in general and relating to laboratory testing/processes to all customers (Physicians Nurses Technicians Patients Colleagues etc.).
5. Coordinates and organizes front desk activities to include complete and accurate processing of specimens and orders. Able to answer questions relating to specimen collection processing turnaround reference lab testing and pricing.
6. Organizes and maintains lab records in accordance with regulations. Distributes reports in a timely manner.
7. Interacts effectively and has knowledge of processes between lab and internal and external lab clients to include infection control occupational and employee health contract accounts physician offices.
8. Obtains DOT hazardous shipping certification and be responsible for shipping specimens to reference laboratories.
9. Maintains par inventory levels of supplies for specimen collection and processing areas.
10. Performs maintenance and cleaning of equipment used in specimen processing area to include centrifuges copies and faxes.
11. Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance