Laboratory Assistant

Sherman Oaks Hospital•Los Angeles, CA

48d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Sherman Oaks Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support its laboratory operations at a 153-bed, not-for-profit acute-care community hospital in Sherman Oaks, California. The position performs clerical and specimen-processing duties and may assist with specified laboratory procedures after documented training. The role must follow CLIA guidelines and applicable California Business and Professions Code requirements. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not read, record, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests; perform quantitative measurements or calculations determining test results or validity; calibrate instruments; or review quality-control results. Direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person identified under the applicable code is required while assisting in the analytical testing phase. The Laboratory Assistant handles computer entry, filing, telephone communication, patient and visitor interactions, specimen processing, supply stocking and ordering, and laboratory-area upkeep. With proper documented training, the assistant may perform instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, assist with quality-control procedures, prepare stain slides, conduct primary culture inoculations, and subculture from liquid media. Other duties may be assigned by the department manager or director, including support in pathology and runner duties. The position is full-time with a variable shift. The stated compensation estimate is $23.00 to $27.83; the final starting compensation depends on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
State certification as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
Follow restrictions applicable to unlicensed laboratory personnel; do not independently perform prohibited testing, measurement, calculation, instrument calibration, or quality-control review tasks.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained as current.

Responsibilities

Perform computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Use appropriate telephone etiquette and greet patients and visitors politely and warmly.
Communicate effectively and demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
Apply working knowledge of phlebotomy and equipment used to collect specimens from newborns through geriatric patients.
Process pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Prepare specimens for reference laboratories.
Stock and order routine supplies.
Keep storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean.
Process specimens or place them on laboratory instruments according to established policies and procedures.
When properly trained and documented, perform instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshooting; assist with quality-control procedures; perform primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media.
Perform additional duties assigned by the department manager or director, such as monitoring, mail, fax, answering phones, and interdepartmental deliveries.
Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.
Perform runner duties.
Follow CLIA guidelines and applicable California Business and Professions Code requirements, including restrictions on work performed by unlicensed laboratory personnel and required direct, constant supervision during assistance in the analytical testing phase.