Laboratory Assistant

Prime Healthcare•Encino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. For more information, visit: www.encinomed.org

Requirements

HS Diploma or Equivalent required
State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred

Responsibilities

Performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
Demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
Possesses good communication skills.
Demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
Demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
Processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Processes specimens for reference laboratory.
Stocks and orders routine supplies.
Keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean.
Processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures.
With proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, ie monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries. Etc.
Assist in Pathology with training and eval.
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