Laboratory Technical Assistant

Providence • Fullerton, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technical Assistant processes (including complex and multiple-step processing) and prepares specimens for Clinical Laboratory and Reference Laboratory testing. The Laboratory Technical Assistant may operate automated laboratory instrumentation to assist in laboratory testing, and may perform or participate with the CLS in certain portions of semi-automated and manual testing procedures. The Laboratory Technician Assistant my receive blood components into Blood Processing, prepare and assignment of plasma products for patients, in addition to placing orders with the blood supplier and assists CLS on other blood bank functions. May assist with inventory of laboratory section supplies, and may assist with Quality Assurance data collection and recording, and action/follow-up. May function as lab phlebotomist as required, and is qualified to perform duties in multiple laboratory sections or operational departments. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Jude Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License, or Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License, or Upon hire: California Medical Laboratory Technician License
• Laboratory technical (analytical assistant) background.

Nice To Haves

• College-level science courses.
• 1 year experience as a laboratory analytical assistant.
• 3 years experience in blood specimen collections on adults and children in a hospital environment.
• 1 year experience as a technical laboratory (analytical) assistant in acute care facility, including supervised operation and maintenance of automated laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Processes (including complex and multiple-step processing) and prepares specimens for Clinical Laboratory and Reference Laboratory testing.
• Operates automated laboratory instrumentation to assist in laboratory testing.
• Performs or participates with the CLS in certain portions of semi-automated and manual testing procedures.
• Receives blood components into Blood Processing.
• Prepares and assigns plasma products for patients.
• Places orders with the blood supplier.
• Assists CLS on other blood bank functions.
• Assists with inventory of laboratory section supplies.
• Assists with Quality Assurance data collection and recording, and action/follow-up.
• Functions as lab phlebotomist as required.
• Qualified to perform duties in multiple laboratory sections or operational departments.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed