Laboratory Assistant II

NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health Services, Laboratory Field Services Branch.
• Two years as a Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT I) is desired.

Nice To Haves

• Maintain a 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 (speaks, read and write).
• Fluency in Spanish (speaks, translate, read and write).
• Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.
• Demonstrate skills in the performance of specimen receiving, centrifuging, labeling, logging, sorting and racking.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Display 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 the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).

Responsibilities

• Obtain and process specimens.
• Document all activities.
• Monitor supplies.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees