Lab Tech- Clinical Lab

Prime Healthcare•Encino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California, with a multi-disciplinary staff of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. It serves a diverse population, offering a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services and is committed to innovative and integrated healthcare. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Encino Hospital Medical Center offers opportunities to be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. This role is for a Laboratory Assistant in a fast-paced clinical lab environment, serving an underserved community.

Requirements

HS Diploma or Equivalent required
State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred

Responsibilities

Performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
Demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner
Possesses good communication skills
Demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory
Demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
Processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens
Processes specimens for reference laboratory
Stocks and orders routine supplies
Keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean
Processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures
With proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, ie monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries. Etc.
Assist in Pathology with training and eval.
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