Laboratory Assistant Jobs in San Diego, CA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State certification as CPT I or CPT II if required in the state where the laboratory is located.
• Follow applicable CLIA guidelines and California Business and Professions Codes.
• Unlicensed personnel assisting in the analytical testing phase must work under direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person identified in the applicable code.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
• Greet patients and visitors politely and communicate effectively by phone and in person.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology and phlebotomy equipment used to collect specimens from newborns through geriatric patients.
• Process pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
• Process 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.
• With proper documented training, perform instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshooting; assist with quality control procedures; perform primary culture inoculations and stain slide preparations; and subculture from liquid media.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the department manager or director, such as monitoring, mail, faxing, answering phones, and interdepartmental deliveries.
• Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.
• Serve as a runner.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefit options.