Laboratory Assistant II

NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION • San Fernando, CA

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About The Position

Under the clinical direction of the Physician Lab Director, Medical Technologist, and Director of Nursing Services, the Laboratory Assistant obtains and processes specimens. The role is responsible for documenting activities, monitoring supplies, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing.

The position reports administratively to the Clinic Administrator or designee, and technically and clinically to the Physician Lab Director, Medical Technologist, and Director of Nursing Services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) certification issued by the California Department of Public Health Services, Laboratory Field Services Branch.
• Maintain current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification in compliance with corporate CPR Policy.
• Ability to effectively attend to patients of various age groups, including infants, adults, and individuals with disabilities.
• Fluency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Fluency in Spanish, including speaking, translating, reading, and writing.
• Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding health care and other patient/client information.
• Demonstrated skills in specimen receiving, centrifuging, labeling, logging, sorting, and racking.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Achieve proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).
• Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage, and a driving record acceptable to NEVHC’s insurance carrier, if required to drive on the job.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT I) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and process specimens.
• Document all activities.
• Monitor supplies.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing.
• Perform specimen receiving, centrifuging, labeling, logging, sorting, and racking.

What This Job Offers

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