Lab Assistant - Copley - Variable Shifts - Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Provides the technical knowledge, expertise, and judgment required to support the Sharp HealthCare mission and scope of laboratory services. The role supports laboratory testing through documentation and processing of results, assistance with pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes, equipment management, and quality assurance. It also includes clerical functions related to patient reception and noninvasive sample collection. This is a per-diem position with variable shift start and end times. Weekend work may be required as needed; no on-call requirement is stated. The stated hourly pay range is $28.940–$40.510, with a midpoint of $36.170. Actual pay depends on factors including experience, skills, education, internal alignment, marketplace factors, position requirements, and employer practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to complete assigned duties accurately using written policies, procedures, and other appropriate resources.

Nice To Haves

One year of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Document and process laboratory results.
Assist with pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical test processes.
Complete assigned duties accurately using written policies, procedures, and other appropriate resources.
Learn and perform new procedures and policies within acceptable training intervals and meet department turnaround-time goals.
Review work such as billing and charting for accuracy; investigate questionable findings, follow through appropriately, and seek supervisory guidance when needed.
Perform clerical functions related to patient reception and noninvasive sample collection, considering work-related factors associated with patient age and population-specific groups.
Use equipment, instruments, products, tools, and software according to manufacturer instructions, training, and established procedures; help resolve issues.
Perform and validate required preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and tools.
Report and document equipment, tool, and reagent issues or failures; remove defective equipment from use, document the problem, and notify appropriate personnel for repair.
Manage inventory expiration dates and evaluate supplies to prevent shortages; alert ordering personnel as needed.
Verify equipment inspections and safety inspections are up to date and follow through on issue resolution.
Complete and validate daily position tasks within expected timeframes to meet quality assurance indicator goals.
Communicate proactively and cooperate with others to complete assignments and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
Adapt work practices to unscheduled situations and participate positively in change.
Coordinate and complete processes that maintain quality testing standards.
Assist in identifying errors or variances and investigate, correct, and document them as directed by laboratory leadership.
Perform additional duties as assigned.