Clinical Laboratory Assistant II - Per Diem - Shift

Kern Medical•Bakersfield, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical is seeking a Per Diem Clinical Laboratory Assistant II to supplement department staffing needs. This is a journey-level position within the Clinical Laboratory Assistant flexible classification series. Positions in this classification may be assigned more complex work and assume responsibility for related duties. Under the direction of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, this position performs routine and repetitive tasks, follows established procedures, and develops advanced skills in operating and troubleshooting automated equipment. Per Diem employees have no guarantee of minimum hours but are expected to work at least six shifts per four-week schedule. Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since 1867 and is an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. They provide a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services, caring for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients annually.

Requirements

High school graduation AND two (2) years of experience in a clinical laboratory performing duties comparable to a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I.
Possession and maintenance of a current State of California Department of Health Services Phlebotomy Technician I or II certificate.
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.
Knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures, fundamentals of physical and life sciences; use and care of laboratory equipment.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks; perform complex laboratory tasks; operate micro computer, associated software and peripheral equipment; communicate effectively and work well with others.

Nice To Haves

As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency.

Responsibilities

Assists professional staff in performing portions of various biological and chemical procedures of a technical nature.
Assists in the set-up and operation of complex automated electronic equipment such as chemistry analyzers, cell counting equipment, and other instruments used in technical laboratory work.
Performs minor equipment repairs when necessary.
Processes serum from whole blood.
Draws blood from patients and centrifuges blood specimens for referral to professional clinical laboratory technologists.
Concentrates specimens and may make primary inoculations of the test material to be cultured onto appropriate media.
Prepares and stains slide preparations for microscopic examination.
Performs skin tests.
Labels specimens.
Performs arterial, venipuncture, and capillary blood collections.
Replenishes phlebotomy supplies on carts and at draw stations, as needed.
Transports specimens within the hospital and off-site to ancillary locations.
Provides laboratory information to clients either by phone or in person.
Inputs information into a microcomputer, prints patient reports, daily information, and monitors laboratory sample collection information.
Transfers patient results from referral labs.
Maintains a clean work area.
Maintains and cleans laboratory equipment.
Keeps records.
Orders and maintains supplies.
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, depending on area of practice or department assignments.
Reviews staff assignments and monitors workflow to ensure timely completion.
Assists with performing arterial blood draws.
Assists in training new personnel.
Performs other related duties as required.