*Lab Assistant - Clinical Lab

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an award-winning community hospital, where you can take pride in serving an underserved community. As a Laboratory Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting healthcare professionals by performing clerical duties, processing specimens, and ensuring a clean and efficient lab environment. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a compassionate team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Outstanding Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefit Options

Qualifications

• 1+ year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• State Certification as CPT I or CPT II if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and computer entry.
• Assist in processing various laboratory specimens.
• Maintain cleanliness of storage and collection areas.

Skills

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Clerical Duties

Laboratory Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades, and more. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.

Why Prime Healthcare? At Sherman Oaks Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Sherman Oaks Hospital 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.

This is a fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come join a team of dedicated healthcare workers!

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. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the CA Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269). Unlicensed laboratory personnel (aides) 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 is able to greet patients and visitors politely and friendly.
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, e.g., monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, interdepartmental deliveries.
13. Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.
14. Performs as a Runner.

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.

Sherman Oaks Hospital offers competitive compensation, with an estimated starting rate of $24.00. The exact starting compensation will be determined at hire, considering factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.