Laboratory Assistant - Foothills

Laboratory Assistant

Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$19.29 - $26.90 an hour - Full-Time Night, 35 hours per week

+$5.00/hr for night shifts +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support daily lab operations. This role includes patient interaction, order entry, phlebotomy (venipuncture and capillary for all ages), specimen collection and processing, drug screen and breath alcohol testing, and paternity sample handling. You’ll also assist with clerical duties, data entry, and use of laboratory information systems. All new support staff employees will enter as Level 1 support staff.

Benefits

•Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option

•Dental and Vision insurance

•BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans

•Short-term and Long-term disability coverage

•Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

•Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution

•Paid Time Off

•Education assistance program

•Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more

•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki

•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions

•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications

•High school diploma or higher education required.

•Six months' general hospital experience, or

•Graduation from a Medical Assistants program, or

•Graduation from a laboratory training program preferred.

Responsibilities

•Responsible for collection and processing of laboratory specimens.

•Able to perform phlebotomy procedures as required by position.

•Responsible for accurate data entry and reporting.

•Provides excellent customer service.

•Performs laboratory testing including reporting of results and quality control in assigned areas of the laboratory.

•Urine Drug Screen collection.

•Breath Alcohol testing.

•Rapid Strep screens.

About Boulder Community Health

Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.

We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.

As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.

BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

POSITION SUMMARY

The laboratory support staff is responsible for patient relations at Boulder Community Hospital (BCH) including processing patient orders (adult and pediatric), specimen procurement, specimen processing, laboratory testing, transmission of results, maintaining records, and training new employees. Along with the responsibilities included above are others, such as customer service, utilization of various computer systems, clerical duties, phlebotomy (venipuncture or capillary puncture), processing paternity cases, drug screen collection and breath alcohol testing.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education or Formal Training

Effective January 2018 high school diploma or equivalent required.

Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.)

None Specified

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Absolute integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of results
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and hospital personnel
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Willingness to work any shift, weekends, extra hours, or holidays
• Ability to work well under stress
• Good telephone etiquette
• Rigid accuracy in the identification and reporting of numbers and names
• Computer literacy
• Reasoning ability and good independent judgment
• Positive attitude and willingness to participate as part of a team are equally important
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines
• Practices good telephone etiquette

Experience

None specified

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

Multi-line phone system, computers, copy machines, FAX machines, pneumatic tube system, phlebotomy-related supplies, general lab equipment, label printers.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Physical demands for support staff include: clear speech, correctable hearing and vision. Mobility is required for traversing stairs, delivering reports, supplies, specimens and for running general errands in and away from the hospital. Must be able to lift 20 pounds and draw blood samples via venipuncture and/or capillary stick.

INTERRELATIONSHIPS

• Phlebotomists
• Patient Care Units
• Laboratory technologists
• Pathologists
• Physicians
• Hospital Staff
• Physician Office Staff

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

As requested by the immediate manager, Supervisor, Lead or by the lab director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for collection and processing of laboratory specimens.
• Able to perform phlebotomy procedures as required by position.
• Responsible for accurate data entry and reporting.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Performs laboratory testing including reporting of results and quality control in assigned areas of the laboratory.
• Other duties are specific for section(s) employee is competent in. See performance standards for each section for more information.
• Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards.
• Is familiar with organization, department and job specific Environment of Care areas, including Life Safety, Utilities Management, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control and Medical Equipment Failure.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include:

a. the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses);

b. handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately; and

c. hand washing as appropriate.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to direct visitors to the correct person(s) in the lab.
• Orients and trains new personnel to the specific section in the support staff area as indicated.
• Assists the Manager, Supervisor or Lead in keeping specific section procedure manuals updated.
• Performs other duties as assigned