Lab Assistant - Clinical Lab

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team at a community hospital known for its compassionate care and advanced technology. As a Laboratory Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting laboratory operations and ensuring quality patient care. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and a 401K retirement plan. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of patients in an underserved community, making this a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about healthcare.

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 Certified as CPT I or CPT II if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties like computer entry and filing.
• Process various laboratory specimens and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Clerical Duties

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!

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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 can greet patients and visitors politely and friendly.
3. Possesses good communication skills.
4. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of test terminology 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 according to established policies 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. Performs other tasks assigned by the department manager/director, such as monitoring, mailing, faxing, answering phones, and interdepartmental deliveries.
13. Assists in Pathology with training and evaluation.
14. Acts 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 required by the state.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained current preferred.

Sherman Oaks Hospital offers a competitive compensation, estimated at $24.00 for this role. The exact starting salary will be determined at hire, considering factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.