Clinical Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Results

Hoag Health System; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to verify, process, and prepare specimens for clinical labs and point-of-care testing. The role includes communicating results to customers inside and outside the organization and assisting with quality assurance and administrative duties.

The candidate will maintain department supplies, support Hoag’s mission, and demonstrate professionalism in communication and conduct.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Baccalaureate Degree including science courses (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Verify, process (including complex and multiple step procedures) and prepare specimens for clinical lab, reference and/or point of care testing.
• Communicate lab related information including results to customers (within and outside of the organization).
• Maintain department supply par levels including distribution as necessary and perform maintenance as directed.
• Assist with quality assurance data collection and recording, as well as action/follow-up.
• Perform various lab related administrative duties.
• Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct, and supports the laboratory and Hoag’s mission.
• Uses initiative to resolve problems with appropriate action and follow through, including documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Baccalaureate Degree including science courses

Job description

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to verify, process, and prepare specimens for clinical labs and point-of-care testing. The role includes communicating results to customers inside and outside the organization and assisting with quality assurance and administrative duties.

The candidate will maintain department supplies, support Hoag’s mission, and demonstrate professionalism in communication and conduct.