*Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to join their team. In this vital role, you will support laboratory operations by performing clerical tasks, processing specimens, and ensuring a clean work environment. Your contributions will directly impact patient care and community health. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a solid understanding of laboratory terminology, and experience in phlebotomy. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a compassionate team committed to quality healthcare and community service, offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your needs.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Outstanding Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefit options

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Must have HS diploma or equivalent and BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties including filing and telephone communication.
• Process various laboratory specimens and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Clerical Duties

Laboratory Terminology Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Job description

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions serving Southeast Los Angeles. St. Francis is dedicated to providing vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Maternal-Child Health, Behavioral Health and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Certified Primary Stroke Center, Approved STEMI Receiving Center for Los Angeles County and designated Baby-Friendly healthcare facility by Baby-Friendly USA. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community!

Why Prime Healthcare? St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical
• Dental
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options!

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

Company is an equal opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the CA Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269). Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not read, record, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform any test involving the quantitative measurement of specimen or reagent, or perform any mathematical calculation in determining a test result or validity of a test procedure. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform instrument calibration or review quality control results to monitor the performance of the instrument or test procedure. Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person identified in bpc: 1269, during the entire time they are assisting in the analytical testing phase. The Laboratory Assistant:

1. Performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
2. Demonstrates good telephone etiquette and greets patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
3. Possesses good communication skills.
4. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
5. Demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
6. Processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
7. Processes specimens for reference laboratory.
8. Stocks and orders routine supplies.
9. Keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean.
10. Processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures.
11. With proper documented training, may perform instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media.
12. Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, including monitoring, mailing, faxing, answering phone, and inter-departmental deliveries.
13. Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.
14. Runner duties.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions 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.

The current compensation range for this role is $21.00 to $22.80. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, considering a wide range of factors including but not limited to skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.