Boulder Community Hospital Hiring for Laboratory Assistant – Foothills at Boulder, Colorado Full Time

Full Time, Evenings. 40 hours/week. Rotating Monday-Friday, Rotating weekends and holidays.

Pay Range is between $19.50-$27.45/hr, depending on years of relevant and like experience. **Range includes evening differential. +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center. In 2022, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of our organization. We are honored to hold the awards of 2021 U.S. News & World ‘Best Hospitals for Maternity Care’, 2022 Best Hospital from Boulder Weekly, and Best Local Employer from Daily Camera. Come be part of an independent, community-focused health system; feel good knowing that your work will make a difference in people’s lives and positively contribute to the community.

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

High school diploma or higher education diploma required.

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

• Rigid accuracy in the identification and reporting of numbers and names

• Reasoning ability and good independent judgment

• Positive attitude and willingness to participate as part of a team are equally important

  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.

  About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

  Uncompromising medical excellence delivered with respect and compassion. Since 1922, Boulder Community Health has built a strong reputation on these values. As community-owned and operated not-for-profit hospital and clinic locations, we remain dedicated to the evolving needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality care. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder lifestyle is conductive to enjoying the outdoors and brings a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. Surround yourself by natural beauty and an active, life-embracing community. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment along with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, Employee Wellness, Employee Activities & Discounts, and many more!

  EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace