Laboratory Assistant I (CPT I)

Good Samaritan Hospital CA LTD PTP • Bakersfield, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager and/or Medical Technologist, the Laboratory Assistant performs phlebotomy/specimen collection, processes clinical specimens and prepares these for clinical laboratory analysis. They also assist in the performance of automated and semi-automated laboratory tests within limitations set by the law and in the internal documentation of test runs and dispersal of test results.

Requirements

• High school graduate with college preparation related to office or managerial organization preferred
• Completed the required coursework for phlebotomy
• Passed a phlebotomy certification exam with appropriate license from the State

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 year experience as a phlebotomist/lab assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy on patients, processes clinical specimens and prepares these for clinical laboratory analysis.
• Translates physician orders to laboratory requests and determines if corrections are needed and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Makes reviews and corrects logbook entries and requisitions; prepares paperwork for send-outs to reference laboratory; charts patient results and documents transmittal of these results in the appropriate log; notifies physician of critical results through telephone; faxes results or other laboratory paper; documents work performed on specimens.
• Corrects order and charges on patient billings.
• Performs some laboratory procedures within limitations set by the law.
• Maintains, distributes and organizes supply inventory, monitoring expiration dates
• Performs other related duties assigned and requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED