Clinical Lab Assistant
Job Description:The Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA) functions as part of a dynamic and engaging laboratory team in a professional setting. This position facilitates laboratory organization and patient care, working closely with doctors, nurses, and medical laboratory scientists. CLA I’s are responsible for ordering and preparing patient samples, such as blood and other body fluids, and delivering 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.Sign On Bonus:
To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we are offering up to a $1,750 sign-on bonus!
Job Specifics:
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: Wednesday & Friday, 1230-2100 and every other weekend, 0900-1730
The Clinical Lab Assistant is the gatekeeper to the clinical laboratory, performing a variety of functions to support laboratory testing and diagnosis. Their primary responsibility is the accurate labeling and processing of patient specimens, including blood and other body fluids, according to established procedures.Intermountain Caregivers in this role can compassionately communicate procedures and specimen collection instructions with patients and clinical staff and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. They will have opportunities for growth, developing additional skills such as:
Phlebotomy
Laboratory Exception Handling
Laboratory testing
Training and mentoring new staff
Participation in special projects
Operating multiple computer and test ordering systems
Basic laboratory equipment and automation operation
Researching laboratory testing requirements
Performing sterile specimen preparation techniques
Other responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader
Caregivers in this position are detail-oriented and can recognize factors that may affect testing outcomes. They take appropriate action to solve problems and document errors.Minimum Qualifications:
Basic Life Support certification (BLS)/RQI for healthcare providers. (Only applicable at sites where CLAs perform phlebotomy.)
High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations
Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate in English (oral and written).
Ability to take on-call shifts, according to department needs.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights.
Adheres to all personal protective requirements including, but not limited to, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching concepts to others.
Willingness to work in a team environment under stressful situations.
Customer service skills and experience.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Basic computer skills.
Physical Requirements:Physical Requirements
Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.
Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.
Anticipated job posting close date:04/15/2024Location:Primary Childrens HospitalWork City:Salt Lake CityWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:24The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$17.76 - $23.09We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .Intermountain 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.