Clinical Lab Assistant I: Phlebotomy & Specimen Handling

sharp; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to perform specimen collection, processing, and clerical support in a clinical laboratory setting. Under supervision, you will assist CLS staff with automated and manual procedures while maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications include CPT I or CPT II certification in California (or equivalent) and education in life sciences; preferred are an associate degree and 1 year lab experience plus phlebotomy exposure.

Qualifications

• Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection, venipuncture and capillary sticks
• Process and transport specimens to appropriate laboratory sections
• Enter and review requisitions and patient reports in the LIS
• Assist in reception/triage areas as needed
• Order tests in LIS and verify orders with nursing units or physicians
• Under CLS supervision set up tests and perform limited maintenance on instruments
• Take inventory of reagents and restock supplies
• Maintain a safe and clean lab environment

Skills

Professional communication

Medical terminology

Education

Associate's degree in life sciences

CA CPT Certification (CPT I or CPT II)

Job description

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to perform specimen collection, processing, and clerical support in a clinical laboratory setting. Under supervision, you will assist CLS staff with automated and manual procedures while maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications include CPT I or CPT II certification in California (or equivalent) and education in life sciences; preferred are an associate degree and 1 year lab experience plus phlebotomy exposure.