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Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - University Hospital, (1540)

TriCore Reference Laboratories · Albuquerque, NM · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

Schedule

Monday-Friday 0430-1300 with weekends, holidays, rotating on-call, and other shifts as needed.

Location

University Hospital

Salary/Hourly

Hourly

Job Summary

The Clinical Lab Assistant Phlebotomist is able to work independently and with minimal supervision and/or oversight. Successful candidates have the experience and skillset to perform one or more identified modalities. Compensation is dependent on the number of modalities performed. Candidates without experience may be considered for a paid apprenticeship level. Regular in-person attendance during scheduled work hours is essential.

Essential Function

  • Performs duties in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Maintains supplies and inventory necessary to perform departmental functions.
  • Observe students and/or new staff as needed.
  • Exhibit basic problem solving skills to ensure exceptional customer and patient care service levels.
  • Responsible for hospital communication responsibilities as assigned, including on-call responsibilities during scheduled hours (cell phone) by location.
  • Demonstrates effective telephone and verbal communication skills.
  • Actively demonstrates professional judgment when dealing with clients, patients and co-workers.
  • Perform clerical functions as needed by the department, including, but not limited to documenting critical communication such as call-ins in the absence of a supervisor.
  • Responsible for maintaining levels of confidentiality associated with position and access to personal and confidential information.
  • Participate in and maintain coverage levels for on call as needed/required to meet service levels.
  • Participate in coverage for holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed or required.
  • Basic P.C. skills.

Minimum Qualifications

  • MINIMUM EDUCATION: H.S. diploma or equivalent.
  • PREFERRED: PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.
  • Completion of a relevant Clinical Lab Assistant or comparable program.
  • Immunization Requirements: Prove Immunity to Hepatitis B, or be immunized, or sign a waiver refusing Hepatitis immunization. Provide documentation of a PPD test conducted not more than 90 days prior to date of hire, or have a PPD test conducted through TriCore.
  • In DEPARTMENTS/LOCATIONS WITH DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT: Prove immunity or be eligible to receive rubella, rubeola and varicella immunization.

General Requirements

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Good driving record.
  • Must be insurable by lab insurance carrier as required by location.
  • Eligible to work in a health care facility as provided by the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act or other applicable law.

Minimum Experience

  • Candidates with no training or experience may be considered for an apprenticeship.
  • Selected Candidates will be placed into CLA Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 based on the number of modalities (listed below) completed on a regular basis. Assigned modalities are determined by the department leadership.
  • Assigned modalities are listed below:
  • Check-in and Order Entry\Reconciliation- (Modality per system- Clinical, Anatomic, Research, Referral Testing)
  • General Phlebotomy (ages 10 and above) includes vacutainer , butterfly and syringe collections.
  • Special Collections and/or external shipping certification.
  • Specimen Processing (includes Specimen receipt, specimen sorting , specimen delivery\loading, decanting and retrieval for send out testing and surgical sample triage, Specimen storage and disposal functions)
  • Non-conformity investigation\Problem Resolution (examples Problem Desk aka Portal, TLC, NCE responses, client service)
  • Lab Equipment Maintenance and\or support (superuser), to include chemical and biohazard waste management for non-testing instrumentation (cryostats and stainline)
  • Sample Testing (waived to moderate) including appropriate instrument maintenance, including biohazard disposal, and QC.
  • Reviews results to see if they are within defined parameters. Identifies and resolves technical specimen problems. Report out results. Identifies, researches and resolves specimen, QC, or instrument problems.
  • Consistent training and\or assisting in competency assessments of modalities to employee and\or students with completing initial training documentation.

TriCore

We are dedicated to improving the quality of care for our communities, and also our employees. We foster a culture of integrity, are dedicated to excellence, and are looking for passionate individuals with a desire to have an impact in patient care, the core of our strategy. We offer excellent benefits including, medical, dental, vision and life insurances, 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, PTO, and paid holidays, as well as opportunities for continuous learning, education assistance, wellness programs, career advancement, and the ability to share in our genuine commitment to the health of our communities. We offer a variety of shifts at multiple locations.

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