Clinical Laboratory Assistant I - Temporary - Shift
About The Position
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services, including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care. Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months). Health Benefits coverage may be offered.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
- Courses in chemistry, anatomy, biology or related physical science are desirable
- Possession and maintenance of current State of California Department of Health Services issued Phlebotomy Technician I or II certificate. (Chapter 3, Division 2 of the Business and Profession's Code and Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations)
- Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee Certificate
- Appointees not possessing the American Heart Association Responder or Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the RQI Responder certification within 60 days of employment. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency.
- Basic phlebotomy methods and techniques
- Fundamentals of physical and life sciences
- Universal precautions
- Sterile technique
- Use and care of laboratory equipment
- Understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Perform routine and repetitive laboratory tasks
- Organize and prioritize basic tasks
- Operate microcomputer, associated software and peripheral equipment
- Communicate effectively and work well with others
Responsibilities
- Labels specimens
- Performs arterial, venipuncture and capillary blood collections
- Replenishes phlebotomy supplies on carts and at draw stations, as needed
- Transports specimens within hospital and off-site to ancillary locations
- Provides laboratory information to clients either by phone or in person
- Inputs information into lab computer, prints patient reports, daily information and monitors laboratory sample collection information
- Maintains a clean work area
- Maintains and cleans laboratory equipment
- Maintains and stocks supplies as directed
- Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age
- Assist with training new personnel
- Performs other related duties as required
Benefits
- Health Benefits coverage may be offered
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
