Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Address: 2525 S DOWNING ST
City: DENVER
State: Colorado
Postal Code: 80210
Job Description:Lab Assistant, StaffFlex contract
$52.92/hr
13weeks
Mon - Fri
Full time; For training: 8am - 4:30; after training ~10am - 6:30pm
No on-call
Pathology experience [Preferred]
- Performs venous, capillary, urine drug screen, swab, or other specimen collection, ensuring appropriate specimen identification and type.
- Centrifuges, aliquots, and distributes samples to appropriate testing areas, including loading samples onto various analyzers.
- Generates and reports waived and moderate complexity test results under supervision.
- Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots testing-related processes, equipment, and instrumentation, documenting activities as required.
- Monitors test system performance and takes corrective action as necessary. Provides advanced troubleshooting skills and utilizes critical thinking to analyze, correlate, and interpret data.
- Supports department compliance with laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Compiles and reviews laboratory information system reports to ensure timely collection, processing, and testing of samples.
- Handles inquiries and resolves complaints related to laboratory services and information promptly and effectively.
- Communicates critical and significant results and findings to coworkers, providers, and other departments to ensure continuity of laboratory operations and patient care.
- Oversees day-to-day activities of department associates on assigned shifts and provides input on associate performance and recognition.
- Coordinates training and competency assessments for new associates and students under the guidance of laboratory leadership.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Organizational [Required]
- Verbal [Required]
- Interpersonal [Required]
- Customer Relations [Required]
- Grammar/Spelling [Required]
- Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
- Follow verbal instructions [Required]
- Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
- Computer (visual) [Required]
Education: - High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
Field of Study: Work Experience: - Previous clinical laboratory experience [Preferred]
Additional Information: Licenses and Certifications: - NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) [Preferred] OR NPCE Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) [Preferred] OR ASPT Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) [Preferred]
- Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
- Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2
Pay Range:$19.77 - $31.63
Applications are accepted on an on-going basis
