Clinical Lab Assistant — Impactful Hospital Support

Prime Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Sherman Oaks Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support clerical and phlebotomy tasks in a fast-paced lab setting in Sherman Oaks, CA. The role requires good communication and familiarity with test terminology and lab procedures.

Work involves specimen handling across multiple disciplines, instrument care, and maintaining a clean work area. The position is full-time, on-site with a variable shift, and offers compensation aligned with market ranges for laboratory

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience 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

• Performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Greet patients and visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
• Possesses good communication skills; demonstrates knowledge of test terminology.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Processes specimens for pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank.
• Stocks and orders routine supplies; keeps areas clean and organized.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Computer entry

Telephone communication

Education

High school diploma

CPT I or CPT II certification (state where required)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Quality control equipment

Job description

Prime Healthcare's Sherman Oaks Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support clerical and phlebotomy tasks in a fast-paced lab setting in Sherman Oaks, CA. The role requires good communication and familiarity with test terminology and lab procedures.

Work involves specimen handling across multiple disciplines, instrument care, and maintaining a clean work area. The position is full-time, on-site with a variable shift, and offers compensation aligned with market ranges for laboratory