Clinical Laboratory Assistant – Laboratory

We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may obtain an application through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!

Job Summary:

●Enter Data into the LIS.
●Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing various equipment and work areas in the laboratory.
●Maintain laboratory inventory.
●Under the supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Manager and MT/MLT processes specimens in hematology, chemistry, blood bank and microbiology according to CLIA guidelines
●Able to prepare, examine, and test various samples that are categorized as Waived Testing by CLIA
●Critically evaluates specimen integrity. Ensures that lab results fit clinical context for each individual patient’s specimen. Immediately reports testing outside of normal parameters to authorized testing personnel. Communicates and documents test status and results in a timely manner to clinical personnel involved in patient care.
●Provides clerical support including typing, correspondence, filing, recording, etc.
●Assist lab personnel with daily job duties as needed.
●Performs other duties as assigned.

Skill/Educational Requirements:

●High School Diploma or GED is required.
●Applications will only be accepted from candidates that are actively enrolled in an MLT NAACLS accredited program in their 2nd year.*

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.

BENEFITS
– Medical, dental and vision benefits
– Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
– FAMLI
– Identity Theft benefits
– Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
– Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
– 401K retirement plan options (immediately available) Employer matching after 90 days of employment
– Rewards and Recognitions
– Employee wellness programs
– Annual salary increase opportunity
– Cafeteria meal discount
– Generous paid time off
– Shift differentials

All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.

Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Other
Hourly Wage: $18.94 – $28.41 per/hour
Ref Code: 020009.001

Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062

Education & Experience Requirements:

●High School Diploma or GED is required.
●Applications will only be accepted from candidates that are actively enrolled in an MLT NAACLS accredited program in their 2nd year.*

Work Schedule:

Rotating

Compensation:

Position Type: Full Time
Shift: Other
Hourly Wage: $18.94 – $28.41 per/hour
Ref Code: 020009.001

Benefits:

– Medical, dental and vision benefits
– Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
– FAMLI
– Identity Theft benefits
– Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
– Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
– 401K retirement plan options (immediately available) Employer matching after 90 days of employment
– Rewards and Recognitions
– Employee wellness programs
– Annual salary increase opportunity
– Cafeteria meal discount
– Generous paid time off
– Shift differentials

[Apply Now](https://www.avrmc.org/getpage.php?name=employment&sub=Careers)