What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at SummitStone Health Partners?
Overview
A Laboratory Assistant is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation … one person at a time.
This position will be based at the new and innovative acute care behavioral health facility, which opened in late 2023. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. This voter-approved facility provides licensed, equitable and culturally relevant care and treatment to individuals in crisis with mental health and/or substance use disorders. For more information click HERE.
The Mission:
At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.
We need your help to make this vision a reality.
We are building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times, helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable — particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.
We Embrace Our Diversity
Come As You Are:
A core value here at SummitStone.
We want you to be your authentic self while at work, so we welcome and actively seek team members of different backgrounds, identities and experiences. SummitStone is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, honoring each individual's whole-self by embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language and the inherent intersections of many different identities. We invite everyone to share our journey and are proudly an equal opportunity employer.
Experiences and Backgrounds We Look For
If this sounds like your calling, then we want to help you succeed, grow, and thrive at SummitStone.
- Location: Fort Collins, CO
- Status: Full-time, 40/hrs. week
- Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 6:30am to 3:00pm
What You’ll Do:
As a Laboratory Assistant you will be responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory tests and analyses on patient samples, providing accurate and timely results to support healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. You will work in a clinical laboratory setting and collaborate with other healthcare team members to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate and assist patients in a professional and courteous manner.
- Assures the quality of operations.
- Evaluate each request for a laboratory test to identify the proper number and type of containers necessary to facilitate distribution to appropriate laboratory sections and reference labs.
- Process specimens per testing lab requirements in a timely manner.
- Performs and assists with updates on all laboratory testing per Laboratory Procedure Manual guidelines.
- Perform quality control appropriate for the testing performed and document on the appropriate log.
- Remediate and document difficult tests or abnormal findings.
- Troubleshoot equipment failure and document the problem, steps taken, and final corrective actions.
- Review logs for clerical accuracy, clinical indications, and prepare for monthly audits.
- Call and document critical (panic) values to a provider or licensed staff.
- Follow department preventative maintenance schedules.
- Document instrument checks, preventative maintenance, routines, problems, and corrective actions taken.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- At least one year of experience in working within a Medical Laboratory required
- Certified phlebotomist required
Preferred:
- Will consider a Certified Medical Assistant for this role
- To be able to perform Venipuncture preferred
- Bilingual and Bi-cultural
Start With Yes
At SummitStone, we show up not only for our clients, but for our staff as well. You will be joining a team of committed professionals who believe in the power of starting with “yes” — where an unparalleled level of teamwork and support can solve any challenge.
We believe that people can and do recover, but we also know that they can’t always do it on their own. That’s where you come in. If you have any or all of these qualities, we want you to consider us for your next career move:
- You believe in being a voice for behavioral health in Northern Colorado
- You embrace equity for your clients, teammates, and partners
- Collaboration and creativity are crucial to helping you solve problems
- You show up as your genuine self to help guide others through their toughest times
- Through continuous curiosity, exploration, and reflection, you’re eager to adapt and learn
Total Rewards
The typical hiring range for this position is $21.50 - $25.80 per hour, based on relevant years of experience.
Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential. Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekend and holidays.
Benefits
We know that most people aren’t just searching for a job, they’re searching for a career.
But more than that, they’re searching for a sense of belonging and purpose. Whether you’re at the start of your journey or you already know where you want to be, you will have access to a level of support and teamwork that is uncommon in the field of behavioral health today.
Along with that, positions are eligible* for range of benefits including:
Time that you deserve for a balanced life
- Flextime Scheduling
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten paid holidays, including one floating holiday
- Extended Leave Bank (ELB)
Financial benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer match
- Referral Bonus available for employee who refer new hires
- Ongoing support for learning and development, including reimbursement and supervision for license and certification
Health, Medical, and Wellness
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Malpractice Insurance
- Option to participate in Employee Resource Groups
Based on working 20 hours per week
Reach Out
SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.
Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.
Salary : $22 - $26
