Job Information
Children's Hospital Colorado Laboratory Assistant I in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job ID86493
LocationColorado Springs
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children's Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of the country's leading pediatric academic medical centers. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn about Children's Colorado and our culture: Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs:
Job Overview
Performs clerical and/or technical duties of low to moderate complexity, in support of laboratory operations.
Additional Information
Department Name: CSH Pathology Lab Medicine Job Status: Full time. 40 hours/week. Shift: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Qualifications
EDUCATION - High School Diploma, or equivalent Previous hospital histology laboratory experience preferred. Bachelor's degree candidate preferred.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE * Neonate - 30 days to 1yr * Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs * Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs * School age - >5yrs to 13yrs * Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs * Adult - > 18yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. * 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. COMPETENCIES * ADAPTABILITY - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approache , and collaborating with others to make the change successful. * APPLIED LEARNING - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner. * BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results. * COLLABORATING - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals. * COMMUNICATION - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals... For full info follow application link.