Assistant - Laboratory Phlebotomist

AHMC HealthCare; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC HealthCare in California seeks a Laboratory Technician to support phlebotomy, processing, and billing workflows within the Clinical Laboratory. The role emphasizes teamwork, independence, and adaptability across chemistry, hematology, and microbiology areas.

Qualified candidates will have phlebotomy certification, LIS experience, and strong English communication skills, with prior laboratory supervisory exposure preferred for lead or supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; AA or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of experience as a phlebotomist.
• Certified for venipuncture and skin puncture.
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Minimum four years in a clinical laboratory with two years in a lead or supervisory role.
• At least two years LIS experience and computer knowledge.
• Good organizational skills.
• Experience with automated chemistry, hematology, or microbiology instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating duties of the Laboratory Assistant to relieve the Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Support phlebotomy, send-out testing, and microbiology set-ups.
• Maintain LIS capability to manage and troubleshoot processing and billing aspects.

Skills

Phlebotomy

LIS experience

Computer literacy

English communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Laboratory operations

Education

High school or equivalent

AA or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Laboratory technicians are non-professional personnel with training in areas of the clinical laboratory useful to the overall efficiency and smooth operation of the laboratory. These areas include phlebotomy, preparation of send out tests, answering the telephone, and assisting in the chemistry, hematology, and microbiology areas of the laboratory. The purpose of the job description is to provide information on how this useful assistance can be given. In order to qualify for this position, one must be able to work independently all the requirements as described for a Laboratory Assistant. This person should be versatile in all aspect of the laboratory as well as a team player to assist in not only performing, but coordinating the duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Assistant in order to relieve the Clinical Laboratory Scientist the responsibilities of the phlebotomy and processing area, which includes the send out and microbiology set-ups. This person must have an extensive computer and LIS capability to manage and troubleshoot any problems in the processing area as well as the billing aspect. This person needs to be able to demonstrate proficiency in assisting and gaining the confidence of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform the designated automated instruments.

• High school education or its equivalent experience (An AA or Bachelor's degree is preferred.)
• Two years of experience as a phlebotomist.
• Certified for venipuncture and skin puncture.
• Be able to communicate well in English both in writing and verbally.
• Minimum of four years of experience in a clinical laboratory with at least two years of experience as a Laboratory Technician a lead laboratory assistant, and or a Lab Assistant Supervisor, or show equivalent experience.
• Have at least two years of LIS experience and computer knowledge, or show proficiency.
• Have good organizational skills.
• Have some experience with the operation of any automated chemistry, hematology, or microbiology experience.