Clinical Lab Assistant

Schedule: Monday-Friday 0300-1130 with holidays and other shifts as needed

Location: Woodward

Salary/Hourly: Hourly Position

Job Summary: 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.

Essential Function: 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. Observes students and/or new staff as needed.
4. Exhibits 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.
6. Demonstrates effective telephone and verbal communication skills.
7. Actively demonstrates professional judgment when dealing with clients, patients, and co-workers.
8. Performs 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. Participates in and maintains coverage levels for on call as needed/required to meet service levels.
11. Participates in coverage for holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed or required.
12. Basic P.C. skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• H.S. diploma or equivalent.

• 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.

• 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 completed on a regular basis. Assigned modalities are determined by the department leadership.

• Check-in and Order Entry/Reconciliation - (Modality per system- Clinical, Anatomic, Research, Referral Testing).
• General Phlebotomy (ages 10 and above).
• Special Collections and/or external shipping certification.
• Assisting provider performed procedures.
• Specimen Processing.
• Non-conformity investigation/Problem Resolution.
• Lab Equipment Maintenance and/or support.
• Sample Testing (waived to moderate).
• Consistent training and/or assisting in competency assessments.

TriCore is New Mexico’s largest laboratory, employing more than 1,400 individuals who serve in a broad range of positions. 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.