Job Description:
Functions as part of a dynamic and engaging laboratory team in a professional setting. This caregiver is an experienced LA who may act as a Team Lead or Trainer and serves as a resource to other caregivers, clinicians, and patients. The LA II may be responsible for heading special projects, to include research, continuous improvement, and product evaluations. This position also orders, prepares, and delivers specimens to the appropriate department or testing facility. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.
Sign On Bonus:
- To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we are offering up to a $1,750 sign-on bonus!
Job Specifics:
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Pay Range: $18.29-$24.84 (Based on Experience)
- Shift Details: Part TimeRotating weekends are required
- Department/Unit: General Lab
Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah is the only designated Level II Trauma Center between the Salt Lake Valley and St. George. Situated in the heart of Utah County, our expert physicians, nurses, and care teams are specially trained to treat a wide range of patients, from those with the most severe injuries or illnesses to those undergoing a routine surgery or delivering a baby. Utah Valley is licensed for 395 beds. It houses a 46-bed emergency department and is home base for a Life Flight crew 24/7.
The hospital is a designated Stroke Center of Excellence and maintains Utah County’s only medical hyperbaric chambers. More than 4,400 babies are born each year at the hospital, and our Newborn ICU physicians provide advanced neonatology care to struggling infants across central and southern Utah. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, complying with the highest national standards for safety and quality of care. We are also committed to improving the overall health of our local communities.
Scope:
The Lab Assistant II (LA II) is an experienced Lab Assistant, with advanced knowledge of specimen processing in the clinical and/or pathology areas of the lab. In addition to basic LA I responsibilities, the LA II may act as a Team Lead or Trainer and assist with adverse event investigations, research study coordination, moderate complexity testing, and may fulfill functions of a Coordinator or Supervisor, in their absence.
These caregivers compassionately communicate procedures and instructions with patients, family members, and other caregivers and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. The LA II may be responsible for deescalating stressful situations calmly and respectfully. They will have opportunities for growth, developing skills such as:
- Technical writing
- Downtime planning
- Advanced instrument or automation troubleshooting
- Advanced specimen troubleshooting in clinical and/or pathology labs
- Other responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader
Minimum Qualifications
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS)/RQI for healthcare providers (only applicable at sites where LAs perform phlebotomy)
- High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations
- Excellent communication skills to include ability to read, write, speak and understand effectively in English
- Advanced skills and performance typically acquired with experience performing specimen processing in a clinic or hospital setting
- Customer service skills
- Ability to work in a team environment under stressful situations
- Ability to take on-call shifts, according to department needs
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Basic computer skills
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights
- Adheres to all personal protective requirements including, but not limited to, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching concepts to others
- One year previous LA experience with Intermountain Laboratory Services or two years’ prior clinical or pathology lab assistant experience
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements
- Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
- Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
- See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.
- Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.
Anticipated job posting close date:
03/21/2024
Location:
Utah Valley Hospital
Work City:
Provo
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$18.29 - $24.84
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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