Job Description:

The Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA) functions as part of a dynamic and engaging laboratory team in a professional setting. This position facilitates laboratory organization and patient care, working closely with doctors, nurses, and medical laboratory scientists. CLA I’s are responsible for ordering and preparing patient samples, such as blood and other body fluids, and delivering specimens to the appropriate department or testing facility. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.

Job Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes

• Shift Details: Nights, 7 on/7 off

• Department/Unit: Microbiology

The Clinical Lab Assistant is the gatekeeper to the clinical laboratory, performing a variety of functions to support laboratory testing and diagnosis. Their primary responsibility is the accurate labeling and processing of patient specimens, including blood and other body fluids, according to established procedures.

Intermountain Caregivers in this role can compassionately communicate procedures and specimen collection instructions with patients and clinical staff and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. They will have opportunities for growth, developing additional skills such as:

• Phlebotomy

• Laboratory Exception Handling

• Laboratory testing

• Training and mentoring new staff

• Participation in special projects

• Operating multiple computer and test ordering systems

• Basic laboratory equipment and automation operation

• Researching laboratory testing requirements

• Performing sterile specimen preparation techniques

• Other responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader

Caregivers in this position are detail-oriented and can recognize factors that may affect testing outcomes. They take appropriate action to solve problems and document errors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS)/RQI for healthcare providers. (Only applicable at sites where CLAs perform phlebotomy.)

• High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations

• Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate in English (oral and written).

• Ability to take on-call shifts, according to department needs.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights.

• Adheres to all personal protective requirements including, but not limited to, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching concepts to others.

• Willingness to work in a team environment under stressful situations.

• Customer service skills and experience.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

• Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.

• Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.

• See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.

• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.

Anticipated job posting close date:

06/05/2024

Location:

Central Laboratory

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

35

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$17.76 - $23.09

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

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We intentionally work toward an Intermountain Health that reflects our diverse communities and provides culturally competent care, health equity, and a sense of belonging amongst all our caregivers (employees). This is an important part of fulfilling our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. The three pillars of our work are talent experience with Intermountain (application, internship, development, etc.), community benefit, and care delivery.

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Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/peak-program/)

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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