Hybrid Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA) Phlebotomist, Lab, Full-Time at Community Hospital

Position Highlights:

• Position: Clinical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
• Location: Main Hospital
• Schedule: Full-Time

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 draw 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 patient’s ability to perceive timeliness, cleanliness, and safety.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent (required).

PBT ASCP certified or equivalent (preferred)

One year of phlebotomy experience (preferred).

Compensation:

• CLA Uncertified: $18.00 – $20.70 per hour, depending on education and experience.
• CLA Certified: $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
• Application Deadline: Posting will remain open until September 30 , 2025, or until the position is filled

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