Lab Technician-Clinical Lab

Prime Healthcare•Encino, CA

17h

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs pre-analytical, clerical, and supportive laboratory functions under the direct and constant supervision of a physician and surgeon or licensed laboratory professional, in accordance with CLIA and California regulations. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform, interpret, verify, or report laboratory tests, generate results, conduct related calculations, calibrate instruments, or interpret quality-control data. Duties are limited to approved activities and must remain within regulatory requirements. Venipuncture or skin puncture may be performed only by personnel holding the required California phlebotomy certification or other qualifying license. The role supports laboratory operations through clerical work, specimen handling and processing, supply management, equipment and area upkeep, specimen transport, and permitted assistance with laboratory workflow. With documented training, the employee may assist with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, quality-control procedures without interpreting results, and specified microbiology support tasks. Pathology support is limited to pre-analytical and clerical activities under direct supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II license required for individuals performing phlebotomy.
BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.
Comply with CLIA and California Business and Professions Code requirements and the role's regulatory limitations for unlicensed laboratory personnel.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
Knowledge of phlebotomy practices.

Nice To Haves

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained current is preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Demonstrate professional telephone etiquette and greet patients and visitors courteously.
Process specimens across pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank departments, limited to pre-analytical activities.
Prepare and process specimens for reference laboratories.
Stock and order routine supplies.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas, equipment, centrifuges, and collection sites.
Process specimens and place them on laboratory instruments for automated analysis only; do not perform test setup, calibration, validation, or result review.
With documented training, assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, excluding calibration and performance verification.
With documented training, assist with quality-control procedures without interpreting results.
With documented training, perform permitted microbiology support tasks such as primary culture inoculation, slide staining, and subculturing.
Perform additional duties assigned by department leadership, including clerical support, communication tasks, specimen transport, and interdepartmental deliveries.
Assist Pathology with pre-analytical and clerical tasks only, including specimen receipt, accessioning, labeling, transport, and storage, under direct supervision and within regulatory limitations.
Support laboratory workflow and specimen movement as a runner as needed.
Perform venipuncture or skin puncture only if appropriately certified or licensed under California law.