Lab Tech- Clinical Lab

Encino Hospital Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

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

Follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the CA Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269)
Perform computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
Demonstrate good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner
Possess good communication skills
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory
Demonstrate a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
Process pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens
Process specimens for reference laboratory
Stock and order routine supplies
Keep storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean
Process or place specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures
Perform instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media (with proper documented training)
Monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries
Assist in Pathology with training and eval
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