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Laboratory Assistant Senior - Foothills
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
$19.29 - $28.24 an hour - Full-Time Nights, 40 hours per week
+$5.00/hr for night shifts +$2.50 for weekend shifts. 
Boulder Community Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant Senior who is responsible for performing moderately complex testing as needed, under the supervision of a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). The position may require rotation through the specimen processing area. The Senior Laboratory Assistant will maintain records in accordance with the laboratory's policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to quality standards. This role is integral to supporting the quality assurance program for the assigned area and will assist in maintaining departmental workflow, turn-around time, and compliance. Assignments and duties will be at the discretion of the Laboratory Manager or Director.
Benefits:
•Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option
•Dental and Vision insurance
•BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
•Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
•Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
•Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
•Paid Time Off
•Education assistance program
•Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions 
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications 
•High school diploma or higher education diploma required 
•Six years clinical laboratory experience in general processing, in-patient phlebotomy or out-patient phlebotomy or
•Three years clinical laboratory experience and two years experience in the medical field such as: MA, EMT/Medic, OR/ER technician, nursing (CNA, LPN, RN) or
•Military laboratory training program and two years clinical laboratory experience or
•Completion of a certified phlebotomy course and two years clinical laboratory experience or
•Any combination of two listed below:
a. Completion of a competency checklist in the “Send Out” area and six months' experience rotating through “Send Out” area
b. Completion of a competency checklist for performing waived or moderately complex testing and six months' experience performing waived or moderately complex testing
c. Completion of a competency checklist for performing Micro Aide processes and six months' experience performing Micro Aide processes.
d. Completion of a competency checklist for inpatient phlebotomy and six months' experience performing inpatient phlebotomy.
e. Completion of a competency checklist for performing Breath Alcohol/Urine Drug screen collections and six months experience collecting Breath Alcohol/Urine Drug screen collections.
f. Completion of a competency checklist for the Laboratory Customer Service Center and six months experience rotating through the Laboratory Customer Service Center.
•Consistent rotations through “Send Out” bench, Micro Aide duties, Waived/Moderately complex testing work areas, Inpatient phlebotomy, BAT/UDS collections or Customer Service Center are required in order to maintain LAIII job status. 

Responsibilities
•Performs clerical duties.
•Maintains laboratory equipment in optimal operating condition.
•Responsible for accurate patient registration and specimen accessioning.
•Maintains clean and orderly work area.
•Observes safety regulations and other related hospital policies.
•Maintains professional image and behavior resulting in cooperative courteous relationships with co-workers, hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
•Helps maintain satisfactory inventory of supplies required for testing and processing of specimens.
•Responsible for distribution of supplies to clients.
•Contributes to the improvement of departmental processes and procedures
•Perform specimen collection and processing.
About Boulder Community Health 
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.
EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. 
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position is an internal opening and will close in 7 days. Applications will be accepted until the closing date.