Laboratory Assistant (Per Diem, Night Shift)
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant collects blood specimens and receives, handles, and processes specimens for laboratory testing. The role sorts and accessions specimens, assigns them to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflows, and completes computerized tasks related to patient registration, test order entry, specimen collection, receiving, and processing. It also performs basic post-analytic tasks such as distributing reports and storing or retrieving specimens. The position supports quality and laboratory workflow by documenting work, maintaining a clean, stocked, and safe work area, monitoring pending work, and escalating priority work. The Laboratory Assistant operates or uses basic pre-analytic laboratory equipment and follows applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while supporting patient care.
Requirements
- High school education, GED, or equivalent is required in California; preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
- Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII) certification is required for the facility.
- Adhere to applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures concerning privacy and safety.
- Receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.
- Experience in phlebotomy in an acute care environment is preferred.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) license is preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
Responsibilities
- Collect blood specimens for a variety of laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques; handle and transport specimens and provide post-phlebotomy patient care.
- Receive specimens, assess their acceptability according to established criteria, and take protocol-based action, including escalating to licensed or certified personnel when needed.
- Handle and process specimen types to prepare them for analysis while maintaining specimen integrity.
- Complete computerized patient registration and/or test order entry, and generate collection lists and/or labels as appropriate.
- Prepare and/or package specimens for transport to another Adventist Health or outside reference laboratory and complete computer processing steps for referred specimens when needed.
- Maintain adequate supplies in the work area and/or on the phlebotomy cart.
- Document pre-analytic and post-analytic work and complete quality-related tasks and required records.
- Monitor pending work, escalate priority work, locate specimens, and coordinate specimen recollections as part of laboratory workflow management.
- Verbally communicate released or reported results; route, distribute, and retransmit results.
- Store and retrieve specimens.
- Receive laboratory calls and assist callers or transfer calls to the appropriate laboratory section or person.
- Contact customers to clarify ambiguous, unclear, or duplicate test orders.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
