Laboratory Assistant II

Stanford Health Care • Pleasanton, CA

4d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists laboratory staff in routine tests used in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs phlebotomy on adults and children (venipuncture, finger and heel stick), handles all specimen processing, instructs patients on specimen collection, distributes lab reports, processes lab charges, handles telephone calls, and performs clerical duties as needed. In addition to the above: logs in and processes urine samples, CBC's, Sedrates, Rapid Streps, and serology specimens (with supervision); plates bacteriology cultures; keeps inventory and order supplies as needed; trains new laboratory assistants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Post-high school completion of a technical institute accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant diploma program.
• Minimum of two (2) years phlebotomist, certified medical assistant or EMT recent work experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills demonstrate courtesy, compassion and helpfulness in a professional manner towards employees, patients and patient families.
• Computer skills to include keyboarding, mouse movement and computer data entry skills to enter patient information.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy and EMR systems.
• Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative and collaborative manner.
• Requires concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions.
• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Nice To Haves

• Trains new laboratory assistants.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy on adults and children (venipuncture, finger and heel stick).
• Assists with receiving, logging, and collecting specimens.
• Prepares specimens for testing.
• Assists with identification and labeling of specimens.
• Stores and distributes specimens.
• Instructs patients on proper specimen collection.
• Distributes lab, doctor and chart copies in a timely manner.
• Files pending laboratory request forms and purges file when necessary.
• Answers telephones, take messages and provides routine laboratory information.
• Adheres fully to corporate policies governing voicemail, PC and network access as well as those protecting the privacy of Bay Valley patients.
• Performs simple daily maintenance on laboratory equipment; takes and records temperatures.
• Tests timers for accuracy.
• Checks inventory of supplies and stocks incoming supplies; stocks drawing stations and fills pipet bins.
• Empties biohazard waste into designated containers and prepares waste for pick-up.
• Files completed laboratory reports, processes charges, reviews bills for accuracy and purges files.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Enhances professional growth and development through in-service meetings and education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.
• Adheres to safety, P4P’s (if applicable), HIPAA and compliance policies.

Benefits

• Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
• C-I-CARE standards
• Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
• Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

What This Job Offers

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