Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) – Lab Support

Prime Healthcare; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant in Garden Grove, CA. The role involves CLIA-guided lab support, clerical tasks, patient interaction, and specimen handling across microbiology, hematology, chemistry, and blood bank areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of related experience preferred, and BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred.
• State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the CA Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269).
• Unlicensed laboratory personnel 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 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: 1) performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 3) possesses good communication skills, 4) demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 5) demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 6) processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens, 7) processes specimens for reference laboratory, 8) stocks and orders routine supplies, 9) keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean, 10) processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures, 11) with proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive m

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

1-year clinical laboratory experience (preferred)

BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire

Job description

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant in Garden Grove, CA. The role involves CLIA-guided lab support, clerical tasks, patient interaction, and specimen handling across microbiology, hematology, chemistry, and blood bank areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of related experience preferred, and BCLS certification.