Clinical Lab Assistant - Evening Shift

Sherman Oaks Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherman Oaks Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for evening shifts to support the clinical laboratory in a busy community hospital in Sherman Oaks, CA. The role emphasizes clerical duties, specimen handling, and accurate data entry alongside skilled phlebotomy work.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1 year of lab experience where applicable, and BCLS certification. State CPT I/II certification is preferred depending on location, with a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties: computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other routine tasks.
• Demonstrates good telephone etiquette and greeting of patients and visitors in a polite, friendly manner.
• Maintains good communication with colleagues and understands terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
• Shows good working knowledge of phlebotomy and equipment for collecting specimens across age ranges.
• Processes specimens for pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank; processes specimens for reference lab.
• Stocking and ordering routine supplies; maintaining clean storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas.
• Performs instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and may assist in quality control procedures with proper training.
• May assist in primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media as assigned.
• Additional tasks may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Skills

Communication skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

CPT I or CPT II certification (state dependent)

BCLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Sherman Oaks Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for evening shifts to support the clinical laboratory in a busy community hospital in Sherman Oaks, CA. The role emphasizes clerical duties, specimen handling, and accurate data entry alongside skilled phlebotomy work.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1 year of lab experience where applicable, and BCLS certification. State CPT I/II certification is preferred depending on location, with a comprehensive benefits package and