Assistant Laboratory II

AHMC Healthcare•San Gabriel, CA

About The Position

Performs technical and clerical duties associated with clinical laboratory functions, including specimen processing, telephone communication, filing, and using hospital and laboratory systems to order and register patients. Demonstrates willingness and ability to perform assigned tasks. The position requires understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, behavior consistent with its Core Values, and support for the medical center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Requirements

High school education.
Phlebotomy certification or documented experience with references.

Nice To Haves

Science background.
Laboratory experience.
Basic computer experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Complete phlebotomy within required time frames.
Correctly differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
Incorporate functional and developmental age into care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Provide instruction on phlebotomy tests and procedures.
Follow patient identification protocol.
Receive and record specimens.
Process specimens.
Report results of specimen testing.
Perform peripheral venipuncture, pediatric heel sticks, and capillary blood draws.
Administer glucose tolerance tests.
Perform arterial punctures after appropriate certification.
Collect blood cultures and set up microbiology specimens.
Handle STAT and ASAP requests.
Obtain necessary training before initial equipment use and ensure equipment is operating properly before use.
Use laboratory equipment according to manufacturer operating instructions.
Assist outpatients promptly and courteously.
Keep the phlebotomy area clean, organized, and well stocked.
Train new lab assistants.
Investigate problem orders and specimens and follow through to resolution.
Perform other duties as assigned.