Clinical Lab Assistant

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Lab Assistant to assist accessioning, receiving and processing specimens. You will enter patient data into the laboratory system, notify appropriate units for testing issues, and ensure accurate distribution of samples across the lab.

The role requires strong English communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospital environment. Training new staff and maintaining safe lab practices are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to establish good working relationships and multi-task.
• Strong English communication skills and data-entry accuracy.
• Familiarity with laboratory computer systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accession patient information into the laboratory system.
• Distribute samples to appropriate lab areas and notify as needed.
• Answer phones and respond to inquiries professionally.
• Assist training of new employees and students when required.

Skills

Data entry

English proficiency

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory software

CERNER

EPIC

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Lab Assistant to assist accessioning, receiving and processing specimens. You will enter patient data into the laboratory system, notify appropriate units for testing issues, and ensure accurate distribution of samples across the lab.

The role requires strong English communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospital environment. Training new staff and maintaining safe lab practices are part of daily duties.