Lab Assistant

Optima Medical; Boulder City (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Medical is seeking a laboratory technician to perform waived and moderately complex analyses, ensure quality control, maintain instruments, and report patient results. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with clinical staff in a multi-location medical group.

The candidate should have a phlebotomy certification and prior laboratory experience is valued. Training will be provided to ensure adherence to procedures and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Completed training and demonstrated ability to perform laboratory procedures as approved by the Division.
• Certification in phlebotomy from a Division-approved organization (e.g., AMT, ASCP, NHA, NCCT, NPA, CAHP).

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and moderately complex laboratory analyses according to procedure manuals with integrity.
• Conduct quality control procedures for tests and instrumentation; evaluate results and take corrective action as needed.
• Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, standardization, and troubleshooting with proper documentation.
• Report and verify patient results in a timely manner, orally, in writing, or via computer.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient identity and data; seek supervisor input for unusual results or instrument problems.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain proficiency and contribute to R&D of new procedures.
• Interact productively with clinical personnel, peers, patients, clients, visitors, and supervisory staff.
• Adhere to clinic policies as outlined in the Employee Policy Manual.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Patient result reporting

Professional communication

Education

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Calibration equipment

Job description

About Optima Medical

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona and Nevada by helping communities “Live Better, Live Longer” through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard.

JobDuties and Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned waived and moderately complex laboratory analysis correctly as stated in procedure manual and with absolute integrity, responsible for the recognition and correction of errors.
• Conduct established quality control procedures for analytical tests and instrumentation; evaluate results and implement corrective action when indicated
• Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, standardization, and troubleshooting with appropriate documentation.
• Report and verify patient results in a timely manner either orally, in writing, or through use of the computer.
• Seek supervisory consultation when indicated concerning unusual results, policy or procedural questions, or instrument problems.
• Guarantee the confidentiality of patient identity and data at all times.
• Participate in CE to maintain proficiency in procedures, techniques, and instrumentation: participate in research and development of new procedures.
• Interact with clinical personnel, peers, patients, clients, visitors, and supervisory personnel in a productive manner.
• Understands and adhere to clinic policies in the Employee Policy Manual.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• Completed at least 6 months of training approved by the Division and demonstrated an ability to perform laboratory procedures in the laboratory where he or she has received such training;

• Obtained a certification in phlebotomy from an organization approved by the Division, including, without limitation:

  • The American Medical Technologists;
  • The American Society for Clinical Pathology;
  • The American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals;
  • The National Center for Competency Testing;
  • The National Health career Association;
  • The National Phlebotomy Association; or

• Worked at least 30 hours per week for at least 3 years during the immediately preceding 5 years in:

  • A laboratory certified pursuant to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, 42 U.S.C. § 263a;
  • A laboratory that is licensed by a federal or state governmental agency in any state or territory of the United States;
  • A clinical laboratory in another country accredited by:
    • The Joint Commission International, or its successor organization, or
    • The College of American Pathologists, or its successor organization;

• A clinical laboratory in another country accredited pursuant to ISO 15189 of the International Organization for Standardization by an appropriate organization that accredits medical laboratories in that country; or

• A clinical laboratory in another country licensed or certified by an appropriate governmental entity in that country and approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology, or its successor organization.