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Laboratory Assistant (Jackson, CA) (Per Diem) - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Jackson, CA Jackson, California |
About this job
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Patient Service Center (PSC) Lab Assistant performs a variety of clerical and technical tasks associated with the pre and post-analytic phases of the laboratory work flow.
Principal Accountabilities
* Appropriately manages laboratory information.
* Collects blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques and receives/accessions samples for testing.
* Completes registration and/or test order entry.
* May occasionally assist clinicians in special procedures.
* Processes specimens according to established protocol.
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
* California State Phlebotomy Technician I or II Certification is required or must be a licensed healthcare professional (e.g. RN,, LVN,
MLT, or CLS) and phlebotomy included within the scope of the license.
* High school diploma or GED is required.
* Post-high school course work related to the medical field (e.g. medical terminology, basic anatomy, physiology, etc.) is preferred.
Experience:
* Experience in one or more of the following: phlebotomy,specimen processing or clerical (lab preferred).
* Proficiency in laboratory and/or hospital information systems is highly desirable.
* Patient contact in a hospital or outpatient setting is preferred.
Knowledge:
* Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory operations is required.
* General knowledge of blood borne pathogens and lab safety is preferred.
Special Skills/Equipment:
* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Must be able to work in a complex fast-paced environment and take appropriate actions in emergent situations.
* Must be able to work within established timeframes with attention to detail and accuracy.
The Patient Service Center (PSC) Lab Assistant performs a variety of clerical and technical tasks associated with the pre and post-analytic phases of the laboratory work flow.
Principal Accountabilities
* Appropriately manages laboratory information.
* Collects blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques and receives/accessions samples for testing.
* Completes registration and/or test order entry.
* May occasionally assist clinicians in special procedures.
* Processes specimens according to established protocol.
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
* California State Phlebotomy Technician I or II Certification is required or must be a licensed healthcare professional (e.g. RN,, LVN,
MLT, or CLS) and phlebotomy included within the scope of the license.
* High school diploma or GED is required.
* Post-high school course work related to the medical field (e.g. medical terminology, basic anatomy, physiology, etc.) is preferred.
Experience:
* Experience in one or more of the following: phlebotomy,specimen processing or clerical (lab preferred).
* Proficiency in laboratory and/or hospital information systems is highly desirable.
* Patient contact in a hospital or outpatient setting is preferred.
Knowledge:
* Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory operations is required.
* General knowledge of blood borne pathogens and lab safety is preferred.
Special Skills/Equipment:
* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Must be able to work in a complex fast-paced environment and take appropriate actions in emergent situations.
* Must be able to work within established timeframes with attention to detail and accuracy.