Advanced Lab Access & Phlebotomy Technician

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Lab Assistant to support accessioning, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and report distribution. You will ensure accurate patient data, respond to inquiries, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include performing venipunctures, processing specimens, training new staff, and monitoring equipment. Strong communication and English proficiency required. Competitive base pay and opportunities for growth are offered by SHC.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to speak and write English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.

Responsibilities

• Accessions patient information into Laboratory information system(s).
• Checks all requests for proper and accurate patient information.
• Consults with Supervisor or Technologist if request is problematic.
• Notifies physician, nursing unit, clinic, etc. if sample received is inappropriate or compromised.
• Adheres to safety/health regulatory and state/federal requirements and hospital policies.
• Monitors laboratory equipment and temperature controlled units; reports issues.
• Maintains logs and records for laboratory transactions and information.
• Performs patient blood draws in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follows policy for STAT draw requests.
• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain specimens.
• Provides training and orientation to new Lab Assistants.
• Receives and processes specimens following approved procedures.
• Ensures samples are distributed to required laboratory areas.
• Resolves problems using department protocols and service standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Lab Assistant to support accessioning, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and report distribution. You will ensure accurate patient data, respond to inquiries, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include performing venipunctures, processing specimens, training new staff, and monitoring equipment. Strong communication and English proficiency required. Competitive base pay and opportunities for growth are offered by SHC.