Assistant - Laboratory Phlebotomist

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support clinical lab operations. You will assist in phlebotomy, test preparation, and coordination across chemistry, hematology, and microbiology, while maintaining LIS systems and billing processes.

The role requires strong English communication, organization, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team, ensuring accurate, timely specimen handling and data management.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in chemistry, hematology, and microbiology areas of the laboratory.
• Coordinate phlebotomy, test preparation, and sample handling to support the Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Answer the telephone and assist in billing aspects related to processing area.
• Relieve the CL Scientist by performing designated automated instrument tasks as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

English communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

AA or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

LIS experience

Computer knowledge

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

• 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.