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Intermountain Health Clinical Lab Assistant in Lehi, Utah

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

  • Shift Details: Nights, 7 on/7 off

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:

05/20/2024

Location:

Primary Childrens at Lehi

Work City:

Lehi

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

35

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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

To find out more about us, head to our career site here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/?utm_source=Workday&utm_medium=Redirect&utm_campaign=CareerHome_workday) .

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Intermountain Health strives to make the application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email recruitment@imail.org . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We intentionally work toward an Intermountain Health that reflects our diverse communities and provides culturally competent care, health equity, and a sense of belonging amongst all our caregivers (employees). This is an important part of fulfilling our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. The three pillars of our work are talent experience with Intermountain (application, internship, development, etc.), community benefit, and care delivery.

Learn more about diversity at Intermountain, here. (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/)

Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/peak-program/)

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!

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