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Overnight Lab Assistant Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Integrated Dermatology

Medical Assistant

Salida, CO · On-site

$20/hr

Communicate biopsy, prescription, and lab results to patients * Maintain pathology log * Schedule ... One overnight trip per month with the provider to practice in Gunnison, CO office (expenses paid ...

Integrated Dermatology

Medical Assistant

Salida, CO · On-site

$20/hr

Communicate biopsy, prescription, and lab results to patients * Maintain pathology log * Schedule ... One overnight trip per month with the provider to practice in Gunnison, CO office (expenses paid ...

University of Colorado

Assistant Professor

Aurora, CO · On-site

... overnight, weekend, and holiday EP call coverage throughout the year. Additionally, a limited ... Infrastructure includes access to data analysts, biostatisticians and the animal lab. In addition ...

University of Colorado

Assistant Professor

Aurora, CO · On-site

... overnight, weekend, and holiday EP call coverage throughout the year. Additionally, a limited ... Infrastructure includes access to data analysts, biostatisticians and the animal lab. In addition ...

Novo Nordisk

Facilities Specialist

Boulder, CO · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Required to assist the lab manager, and facilities manager as contract engineers come in to ... Perform other related duties as required Physical Requirements 0-10% overnight travel required.

Novo Nordisk

Facilities Specialist

Boulder, CO · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Required to assist the lab manager, and facilities manager as contract engineers come in to ... Perform other related duties as required Physical Requirements 0-10% overnight travel required.

Novo Nordisk

Facilities Specialist

Boulder, CO · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Required to assist the lab manager, and facilities manager as contract engineers come in to ... Perform other related duties as required Physical Requirements 0-10% overnight travel required.

Sierra Vista

LPN Nights

Johnstown, CO · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

... * Assist with admissions, belongings searches, vital signs, lab coordination, and discharge ... Ensure continuity of care overnight through vigilant observation, proactive support, and thorough ...

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What is the difference between Overnight Lab Assistant vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectOvernight Lab AssistantLaboratory Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationAssociate's degree or certification in laboratory sciences
Work EnvironmentLaboratories operating overnight, often in healthcare, research, or industrial settingsLaboratories during regular hours, involved in testing, analysis, and data recording
Employer & IndustryHospitals, research facilities, industrial labsMedical labs, research institutions, manufacturing companies
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing overnight roles with lab support positionsIndividuals seeking detailed lab technician roles

Overnight Lab Assistants typically work during night shifts with minimal certifications, focusing on basic lab support tasks. Laboratory Technicians usually hold formal education and work during daytime hours, performing detailed testing and analysis. Both roles are essential in lab operations but differ mainly in shift timing and qualification requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by overnight lab assistants and how can they be addressed?

Overnight Lab Assistants often face challenges such as working independently with limited supervision, managing fatigue during late hours, and troubleshooting unexpected equipment issues. To address these, it's important to develop strong time management skills, maintain open communication with daytime staff through detailed shift reports, and familiarize yourself thoroughly with lab protocols and emergency procedures. Taking regular, scheduled breaks and staying organized can also help you stay alert and productive throughout your shift.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an overnight lab assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Overnight Lab Assistant, you need a basic understanding of laboratory procedures, attention to detail, and typically a high school diploma or associate degree in a science-related field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, safety protocols, and lab information management systems (LIMS) is often required. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate sample processing, maintain lab safety standards, and support seamless operations during overnight shifts.

What is an overnight lab assistant?

Overnight Lab Assistants are support staff who work during nighttime hours in laboratories, often in medical, research, or educational settings. Their primary responsibilities include preparing and processing samples, running routine tests, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring that the lab operates smoothly outside of regular business hours. They may also assist with data entry, inventory management, and reporting results to supervisors. Working overnight requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and adherence to safety protocols. This role is essential for labs that operate 24/7 or require continuous monitoring of experiments or specimens.
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Part-time Overnight Medical Assistant **OVERNIGHT & WEEKEND PAY DIFFERENTIAL**

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

Denver, CO • On-site

$18.25 - $23.50/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Colorado Coalition For The Homeless rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days
The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:
• Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible.
• Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services.
• Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve.
• Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development.
• Using resources judiciously and effectively.
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) to work within a multi-disciplinary health care team performing medical and mental health support. MA's work within the care team to provide patient care and perform administrative and laboratory duties in support of clinic and providers. This role is for our Recuperative Care/Medical Respite program. This role is in our Recuperative Care/Medical Respite program. This role will require some weekend and holiday rotations. We pay generous differentials for evening, overnight, holiday, and weekend hours.
NOTE: In order to ensure that our consumers receive the best possible care the candidate chosen to fill this position will be required to complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date. The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the selected candidate's submission of documents necessary for clearance. Please note that a start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging is complete.
Additional Requirement
  • Valid driver's license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business and/or role.

Coalition Benefits
  • Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We're proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
  • Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
  • Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
  • Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
  • Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
Essential Job Functions
  • Provides for the safe delivery of patient care, in routine and emergency situations, within the scope of education and training, such as taking vital signs, and performing patient assessments.
  • Collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care teams including but not limited to medical assistants, primary care medical providers, behavioral health providers, psychiatric providers, peer specialists, dental assistants and hygienists, pharmacists, patient navigators, case managers, client access representatives, inventory and lab coordinators, and nurse educator.
  • Ability to perform check-ins for all patients and work closely with the multi-disciplinary healthcare team to achieve efficient patient flow and effective use of clinic resources.
  • Obtains specimens and performs laboratory tests including urinalysis, urine HCG, hematocrits, glucoses, etc.
  • Performs venipuncture and prepares blood and other specimens accurately for transport to the central lab, and processes labs as needed after-hours or at satellite site. Performs pulse oximetry, peak flow analysis, EKG, audioscope and other screening tests.
  • Administers immunizations per clinic protocol including into the CIIS (Colorado Immunization Information System) database.
  • Contacts clients in need of follow-up for missed appointments or other chronic, complex care management outreach as requested.
  • Answers the patient assistance line live incoming calls & returns voicemails; handles all questions within MA-scope; transfers calls appropriately to other disciplines PRN.
  • Assists with other administrative and health operation tasks as needed, including copying, faxing, word processing, and data entry. Maintains clinic files that meet legal, auditing and grantor requirements as needed.
  • Assists providers and nurses with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care including chaperoning paps, preparing procedure trays, and other support as needed.
  • Ability to work evenings or weekend shifts as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Summary
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Successful completion of a Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Certified Nursing Assistant program preferred.
  • Certification in basic life support (CPR).
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

$20.64 - $24.28 an hour
WHERE A CANDIDATE IS PLACED IN THE COMPENSATION RANGE DEPENDS ON TOTAL RELEVANT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Qualified candidates are eligible for the NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program which offerspayment of 60% of unpaid nursing education debt in exchange for a two-year commitment at a NURSE Corps approved site with an option to extend to a third year for an additional 25% of the original balance.
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We're proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
  • Health Insurance - HMO or PPO
  • Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance
  • Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching,
  • Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.

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