Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - UNM Cancer Center, (1554)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 0700-1100 with holidays and other shifts as needed. Location: UNM Cancer Center Salary/Hourly: Hourly PositionJOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Lab Assistant Phlebotomist is able to work independently and with minimal supervision and/or oversight. Successful candidates have the experience and skillset to perform one or more identified modalities. Compensation is dependent on the number of modalities performed. Candidates without experience may be considered for a paid apprenticeship level. Regular in-person attendance during scheduled work hours is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

The following items are requirements for all individuals.

• Performs duties in a professional and courteous manner.

• Maintains supplies and inventory necessary to perform departmental functions.

• Observe students and\or new staff as needed.

• Exhibit basic problem solving skills to ensure exceptional customer and patient care service levels.

• Responsible for hospital communication responsibilities as assigned, including on-call responsibilities during scheduled hours (cell phone) by location.

• Demonstrates effective telephone and verbal communication skills

• Actively demonstrates professional judgment when dealing with clients, patients and co-workers.

• Perform clerical functions as needed by the department, including, but not limited to documenting critical communication such as call-ins in the absence of a supervisor.

• Responsible for maintaining levels of confidentiality associated with position and access to personal and confidential information.

• Participate in and maintain coverage levels for on call as needed/required to meet service levels.

• Participate in coverage for holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed or required.

• Basic P.C. skills.

Minimum Qualifications:MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• H.S. diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED:

• PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.

• Completion of a relevant Clinical Lab Assistant or comparable program

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Prove Immunity to Hepatitis B, or be immunized, or sign a waiver refusing Hepatitis immunization. Provide documentation of a PPD test conducted not more than 90 days prior to date of hire, or have a PPD test conducted through TriCore.

IN DEPARTMENTS/LOCATIONS WITH DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT: Prove immunity or be eligible to receive rubella, rubeola and varicella immunization.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: