Laboratory Assistant Lead

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Job ID

102421

Location

Aurora

Position Type

Regular

Regular / Temporary

Regular

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Job Overview

Performs clerical and / or technical duties of low to moderate complexity, in support of laboratory operations.

Specimen Processing is the heart of the lab both in function and culture. Lab Assistants ensure proper collection and processing of over 60,000 specimens a month.

The Laboratory Assistant Lead will help with the coordination of daily tasks, perform basic lab duties and be a resource and support for the Night Shift team. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, as well as a solid background in a lab environment.

Additional Information

Hours per week : 40, eligible for benefits

Shift : Night (5-8's) 2100-0530, rotating weekends and holidays.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs the day to day operations and assists in the supervision of the staff and serves as a liaison with leadership.
• Accurately prepares specimens for distribution and analysis according to laboratory procedures.
• Ensures patient is correctly identified through the hospital registration system, accounts numbers are current and correct tests are ordered; checks requisitions for data entry errors and resolves questionable orders in a timely manner.
• Creates hospital registration encounters in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responds in a timely manner to patient / customer needs, including prompt attention to pneumatic tubes, courier deliveries, patient wait times and phone calls.
• Performs laboratory functions according to guidelines established by regulatory agencies and assists in coordinating inspection activities.
• Performs reagent, inventory and general maintenance, as required.
• Teaches, trains and / or mentors new employees, students and other healthcare professionals according to standard operating procedures, when requested.
• Initiates and performs procedure review and writing.
• Actively participate in process improvement activities.
• Assists in creation of competency documents and perform competency assessments.
• May procure blood from patients by venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick to obtain blood samples for analysis following age-specific guidelines.
• May pull or file pathology slides on a weekly basis, perform tissue disposal or assist in post-mortem procedures.
• May perform waived testing according to guidelines and documents quality control appropriately.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range : $20.33 to $30.50

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents : In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.