Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

divh2Laboratory Assistant II/h2pFunctions as part of a dynamic and engaging laboratory team in a professional setting. This caregiver is an experienced Laboratory Assistant who may act as a Team Lead or Trainer and serves as a resource to other caregivers, clinicians, and patients. The Laboratory Assistant II will be responsible for heading special projects, to include research, continuous improvement, and product evaluations. This position also orders, prepares, and delivers specimens to the appropriate department or testing facility. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement. The Laboratory Assistant II (LA II) is an experienced Lab Assistant, with advanced knowledge of specimen processing in the clinical and/or pathology areas of the lab./ppJob Specifics:/pulliPart Time (24 hours per week) - self schedule/lili2 weekends per month required can self schedule and pick up own shifts: those shifts include days(4-1230), Evenings(1230-2100) and Nights(2130-0600)/liliBenefits Eligible/li/ulpEssential Functions/pulliAdvanced knowledge of Electronic Medical Record and/or Laboratory Information System to place orders, receive specimens, route specimens, track specimens, store specimens, label specimens using the appropriate policy and procedure, and query test results. This may also include researching and resolving problems./liliProvides clerical, administrative, and customer service support to the department. Answers phones and provides information to nursing floor and physicians, office staff, couriers and patients. Dispatch of couriers, as required./liliCompassionately communicate procedures and instructions with patients, family members, and other caregivers and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. The Laboratory Assistant II may be responsible for deescalating stressful situations calmly and respectfully./liliMonitors and maintains supply inventory. May track usage and place orders./liliMay perform waived testing/liliCompetent to perform specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections. These caregivers collect specimens from patients of various acuities, such as Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Inpatient including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital./liliResponsible for training and orientation of new caregivers./li/ulpSkills/pulliComputer Literacy/liliTechnical Writing/liliLaboratory Operations/liliRegulatory Requirements/liliCommunication/liliPatient Care/liliPhlebotomy/liliTeamwork/liliWorking Independently/liliComplex Problem Solving/liliTraining and Mentoring/liliClinical Staffing/liliAbility to work under pressure/li/ulpMinimum Qualifications/pulliHigh School Diploma or equivalent is required./liliDemonstrated experience as a Lab Assistant within a healthcare system./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/pulliExperience teaching concepts to others. Customer service experience./li/ulpPhysical Requirements/pulliOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs./liliFrequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately./liliManual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc./liliFor roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles./li/ulpLocation: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital/ppWork City: Wheat Ridge/ppWork State: Colorado/ppScheduled Weekly Hours: 24/ppThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience./pp$20.00 - $26.22/ppIntermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status./p/div