What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist/Clinical Lab Assistant position at Community Medical?
Phlebotomist/Clinical Lab Assistant
Status/FTE: FT / 0.8-1.0 FTE
Shift length: 8 hours
Start Time: 0500
Unit: Laboratory
Schedule Requirements (including weekends, holidays): Monday-Friday
Required qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS upon hire
- Experience or education in medical profession
- Computer, office equipment, organizational, and team skills
- Ability to understand and explain complex instructions
- One (1) or two (2) years' experience within a healthcare setting
- Medical terminology
- Clinical Lab Assistant Certification within 24 months of hire
Preferred qualifications:
- Military or on the job training
- Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or some college course work
- Phlebotomy experience
Additional Information/Department information: Major duties involve instructing clients on proper collection and requirements for laboratory specimens. Prepares and processes specimens for analysis in multiple lab departments and for shipping to reference laboratories. Enter, review, and ensure demographic and billing data and testing orders for patients are entered into hospital and laboratory systems following all pertinent regulatory requirements. Assist Clinical Lab Scientists and Pathologists by performing CLIA-waived testing, maintenance, and quality control on laboratory equipment. Perform tasks relative to the daily operation of the laboratory which do not require CLS licensure. Collect specimens from patients such as urine specimens, oral and nasal swabs as well as newborn heel sticks and blood culture collections. Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture across all patient demographics; preformed on patients in the hospital and other sites upon request of authorized person. Work with other departments within the hospital to ensure appropriate specimen collection techniques. This pre-analytic position is responsible for patient order reconciliation, appropriate collection techniques, processing techniques, clerical duties and customer service with the public as well as interdepartmental communications.
Hiring Manager and contact information: Jennifer Bailey, jbailey@communitymed.org
Your experience matters
At Community Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Phlebotomist/Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Derek Palmer by texting or calling via phone 509-795-0060.
How you’ll contribute
You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
About our Health System
Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
“Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
COVID-19 Update:
Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.
This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.
