Laboratory Assistant Specimen Processing

Job Overview

Lab Assistant I's are the heart of the lab. Ensuring each of the over 800k specimens we process annually is processed with precision and care to ensure proper preanalytical preparation. Data entry and moderate complexity laboratory skills ensure support for a 17 department reference laboratory.

Join the fast-paced, high-performing Children's Hospital of Colorado laboratory as a key member of our Specimen Processing team! We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented team player who thrives in a busy environment and communicates clearly under pressure. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, a commitment to accuracy, and a great sense of humor-because even in healthcare, a good laugh can make all the difference.

The Laboratory Assistant I performs clerical and/or technical duties of low to moderate complexity, in support of laboratory operations.

Additional Information: Shift: 3, 12 hour shifts ) on consecutive days, eligible for benefits

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• May create hospital registration encounters.
• 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, including familiarization with regulations and quality indicators.
• Performs reagent, inventory and general maintenance, as required.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $20.00 to $25.09

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:
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