Lab Assistant -Clinical Lab (per diem)

Prime Healthcare; Reno, Santa Rosa (NV, CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a Laboratory Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing essential clerical duties, processing specimens, and ensuring the cleanliness of laboratory areas. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and phlebotomy expertise, working under the supervision of licensed professionals. With a commitment to quality and community, this position offers a chance to contribute to a respected healthcare institution known for its compassionate care and innovative services. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; clinical lab experience preferred.
• State certification as CPT I or CPT II if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and greet patients professionally.
• Process specimens and maintain cleanliness of lab areas.
• Assist in training and evaluation in Pathology.

Skills

Phlebotomy Skills

Communication Skills

Laboratory Test Terminology

Clerical Duties

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Clinical Laboratory Experience

State Certification as CPT I or CPT II

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network provides Northern Nevada with inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Recognized nationally and accredited by the Joint Commission, and named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a wide range of services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, an award-winning Cardiology program, and more. The health system also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.

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Responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant will adhere to CLIA guidelines and California Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269). Unlicensed laboratory personnel (“aides”) are not permitted to read, record, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests, perform tests involving quantitative measurements or mathematical calculations, calibrate instruments, or review quality control results. They must work under the supervision of a CLS or other licensed professional during analytical testing.

The Laboratory Assistant’s duties include:

1. Performing computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and clerical duties.
2. Greeting patients and visitors politely and professionally.
3. Demonstrating good communication skills and knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
4. Possessing adequate phlebotomy skills and familiarity with specimen collection equipment for all age groups.
5. Processing specimens from pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank.
6. Preparing specimens for reference laboratories.
7. Stocking and ordering supplies.
8. Maintaining cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas.
9. Processing specimens on laboratory instruments per established procedures.
10. With proper training, performing instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, quality control, primary culture inoculations, slide staining, and subculturing.
11. Performing additional tasks as assigned by the department manager/director, such as mail, fax, phone calls, and interdepartmental deliveries.
12. Assisting in Pathology with training and evaluation.
13. Performing runner duties.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
3. State certification as CPT I or CPT II if required by the state.
4. Current BCLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained current is preferred.