Certified Lab Assistant

Plumas District Hospital • Quincy, CA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for all pre-analytical aspects of specimen collection, receiving specimens, handling of specimens, and processing specimens to include sending specimens to reference laboratories. This includes transferring ordered tests to the LIS (Laboratory Information System) or appropriate lab slips, processing billing information and charging. The Laboratory Assistant is also responsible for the labs’ clerical and phone duties.

Requirements

• California Plebotomy License.
• Two years experience in dealing with public.
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory terminology
• Computer keyboard skills

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency using the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and the Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Demonstrates proficiency using the glucometer.
• Friendly and encouraging attitude towards all patients.
• Monitors the patient waiting room while performing tasks inside the lab proper, courteously informing if there is a wait.
• Promptly answers the phone identifying him/herself and the Department.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay
• Child Care Center services

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees