Lab Tech- Clinical Lab
Prime Healthcare, Encino, CA, United States
Laboratory Assistant
The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the CA Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269). Unlicensed laboratory personnel ("aides") may not, read, record, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform any test involving the quantitative measurement of specimen or reagent, or perform any mathematical calculation in determining a test result or validity of a test procedure. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform instrument calibration or review quality control results to monitor the performance of the instrument or test procedure. Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person identified in bpc: 1269, during the entire time they are assisting in the analytical testing phase.
The Laboratory Assistant:
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
assist in Pathology with training and eval. runner
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. HS Diploma or Equivalent required
2. Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred
3. State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
4. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $21.00 to $35.91. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Part Time > 59
Evenings
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the CA Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269). Unlicensed laboratory personnel ("aides") may not, read, record, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform any test involving the quantitative measurement of specimen or reagent, or perform any mathematical calculation in determining a test result or validity of a test procedure. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform instrument calibration or review quality control results to monitor the performance of the instrument or test procedure. Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person identified in bpc: 1269, during the entire time they are assisting in the analytical testing phase.
The Laboratory Assistant:
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
assist in Pathology with training and eval. runner
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. HS Diploma or Equivalent required
2. Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred
3. State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
4. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $21.00 to $35.91. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Part Time > 59
Evenings
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.