Laboratory Assistant II
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. The Laboratory Assistant II must maintain current CPR certification and be able to attend effectively to patients of various age groups, including infants, adults, and individuals with disabilities. English and Spanish fluency are required. The role also requires problem-solving, routine recommendations, confidentiality, specimen-processing skills, professional conduct, and proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training sessions. A current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage, and an acceptable driving record are required if driving on the job is necessary. Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities and complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) certification issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health Services, Laboratory Field Services Branch.
- Maintain current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification in compliance with corporate CPR Policy.
- 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 about health care and other patient/client information.
- Demonstrated skills in specimen receiving, centrifuging, labeling, logging, sorting, and racking.
- 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 as a Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT I) is desired.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and process specimens.
- Document all activities.
- Monitor laboratory supplies.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing.
- Attend effectively to patients of various age groups, including infants, adults, and individuals with disabilities.
- Maintain confidentiality of health care and other patient/client information.
- Perform specimen receiving, centrifuging, labeling, logging, sorting, and racking.
- Maintain a professional demeanor.
- Develop proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
