Clinical Lab Assistant - Presbyterian Hospital, (1641) at TriCore Reference Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM

Job description

• The Clinical Lab Assistant 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.

Responsibilities

• The following items are requirements for all individuals.
• 1. Performs duties in a professional and courteous manner.
• 2. Maintains supplies and inventory necessary to perform departmental functions.
• 3. Observe students and\or new staff as needed.
• 4. Exhibit basic problem solving skills to ensure exceptional customer and patient care service levels.
• 5. Responsible for hospital communication responsibilities as assigned, including on-call responsibilities during scheduled hours (cell phone) by location.
• 7. Actively demonstrates professional judgment when dealing with clients, patients and co-workers.
• 8. 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.
• 9. Responsible for maintaining levels of confidentiality associated with position and access to personal and confidential information.
• 10. Participate in and maintain coverage levels for on call as needed/required to meet service levels.
• 11. Participate in coverage for holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed or required.
• 12. Basic P.C. skills.

Requirements

• • H.S. diploma or equivalent.
• • Demonstrated schooling or laboratory experience to be hired as a Level 1 or higher.
• • Candidates with no training or experience may be considered for an apprenticeship.
• • PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.
• • Completion of a relevant Clinical Lab Assistant or comparable program
• 1. Valid driver's license. Good driving record. Must be insurable by lab insurance carrier as required by location.
• 2. Eligible to work in a health care facility as provided by the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act or other applicable law.

Skills

Required

• Basic P.C. skills
• Professional judgment
• Problem solving skills
• Confidentiality
• Valid driver's license
• Good driving record

Preferred

• PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification