Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA Phlebotomist) II, Certified, Full-Time

Position Highlights:

• Job Type: Clinical Lab Assistant Certified
• Location: Community Hospital/Lab
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Application Deadline: Open until (Date)

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.
• Ensure 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.
• Keep laboratory and patient drawing areas trays and materials clean and orderly to ensure patients ability to perceive timeliness cleanliness and safety.

Requirements:

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

Compensation:

• $19.50 - $22.43 per hour depending on education and experience.
• Discretionary bonuses relocation expenses merit increase 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

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