Lab Assistant

UHS•Temecula, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH) is a 140-private patient room facility that brings advanced technology, innovative programs, and patient-centered care to the community. TVH is recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received accreditations and awards for its emergency department, patient safety, and quality in knee and hip replacements. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality care with advanced services in cardiac care, stroke care, general and surgical specialties, and orthopedics.

Requirements

Basic phlebotomy skills with certificate
Ability to complete the duties and responsibilities of this position accurately and efficiently regardless of the pressures of the environment
Sufficient technical knowledge and skills to support the needs of the organization
Verbal and written communication skills to support the efficient and effective transfer of data/information
In order to demonstrate competency in serving acute care, and critical care patients, the employee must demonstrate the skills/knowledge/resources of laboratory services population specific learning module.
Demonstrated baseline competency in all areas of the indicated skill rosters meets standard
Valid Phlebotomy Certification from the State of California required
Current BLS (AHA) required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a clinical laboratory preferred
High School Graduate/equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Follows established procedures to perform routine and STAT blood collection and specimen processing for all laboratory testing.
Performs preventive maintenance, humidity, and temperature checks of refrigerators, freezers, heat blocks and other equipment as assigned.
Performs routine maintenance of centrifuges, hoods, and other laboratory equipment.
Assists in maintaining phlebotomy and blood collection supplies and other inventory.