Location: Boulder, Colorado
City:
Boulder
State: Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Part-Time
Posting Close Date: 15-Oct-2025
Date Posted:
16-Sep-2025
Job Summary
The Health and Wellness Medical Services department encourages applications for
the Part -Time Laboratory Assistant I! This role is responsible for performing a diverse range of tasks to aid in the testing and delivery
of laboratory specimens and implementing various laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, capillary puncture, and other specimen collection
methods. This position will follow all quality, safety, and emergency protocols and guidelines established by CU Boulder while exhibiting
efficiency in work practices and clinical procedures during interactions with patients, peers, healthcare providers, and management. This
role ensures patient safety during the preparation and administration of care, including medication handling, procedures, infection control,
and fall prevention, consistently employing two patient identifiers and procedural time-outs.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including
protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Medical Services is the primary health care
resource for CU Boulder students. Through comprehensive care and education, we seek to give students the skills and knowledge they need to
develop healthy life-long habits.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Provider Support/Patient
Care/Customer Service:
- Follow procedures for venipucture and advise patients on accurate specimen collection.
- Carry
out data entry and processing of specimens, including labeling, centrifuging, pouring off, and freezing specimens as specified by test
orders. - Assist with various departmental clerical duties when assigned, such as data entry, inventory management, stocking supplies,
and providing phone support as needed - Aid in compiling and submitting monthly statistics and data reports. Maintain all relevant
phlebotomy logs promptly and according to schedule, such as maintenance logs and temperature records. - Follow Laboratory, CLIA, and
university guidelines. - Conduct verification of patient demographic information ensuring accurate labeling
- Perform Point of
Care (POC) testing at designated sites as needed, undergoing requisite training and proficiency evaluations as per Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP). Deliver effective onboarding services to new Wardenburg staff members. Promptly reports safety concerns, accidents,
incidents, and hazardous working conditions.
LIS Documentation:
- Act as a liaison between the Billing
department and the students regarding billing concerns.
What You Should Know
- This is a part-time (50%
appointment) position. The role is expected to work 20 hours per week, with the potential for additional paid hours based on team needs. - The opportunity for career growth!
- Check out our Total Compensation Calculator to realize your full compensation
potential for this position: - Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Boulder
provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. - Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-se
rvices/collaborative-hr-services/cu-campuses/total-compensation-calcu
What We Can Offer
The
annual salary range for this part-time position is $23,500 – $29,370.50.
Benefits
The
University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado
Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Statements
Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- High school diploma
or GED required. - Phlebotomy certification from an accredited institution.
- One year of phlebotomy experience
required.
What You Will Need
- Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training
preferred.
What We Would Like You to Have
- BLS certificate (upon hire or can be obtained within three
months of hire).
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current
resume. - A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications,
and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by October 15th,
2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any
materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or
graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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