Clinical Laboratory Assistant I - PRESNow - ABQ - Coors

Overview

The Coors location of PRESNow is seeking a CLA .

Provides phlebotomy and other collection procedures. Orders tests, processes patient specimens, and performs quality control. Performs waived or moderate complexity testing based on established procedures. Clerical duties and equipment maintenance. Provides general assistance to clinical floor staff as needed.

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need FTE: 0.001000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: 12 Hour Days

How you belong matters here.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. Our employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.
• PRN/PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.

Qualifications

HS/GED plus Nine months of phlebotomy experience. Preference of PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification. Point of care, waived, and moderate complexity testing experience preferred, as well as laboratory specimen handling and testing. Competent phlebotomy skills; demonstrate effective communication skills, team-oriented, multi-tasker, organized, able to work in a fast- paced environment; good analytical skills; be on call as needed or required; work holidays, evenings and weekends as required.

Education:Essential:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current BLS required

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and other collection procedures appropriately and according to established procedures.
• Performs specialized collection procedures such as urine drug collections and PPD's if required.
• Processes requisitions and enters test orders into the computer system. Performs inquiry functions, specimen transport verification, and retrieves and prints collection labels.
• Receives, processes and/or stores specimens as appropriate, centrifuging, splitting, acidifying, aliquoting, measuring and stabilizing. Performs biohazard disposal as needed or appropriate.
• Performs waived and moderate complexity testing where there is documentation of successful completion of training and competency.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and function checks including routine pipette calibration if required.
• Orders and maintains supplies and inventory.
• Insures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Assists clinical floor staff with stocking supplies, cleaning, patient transport and other tasks as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $21.01/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.