Lab Assistant II - 2 POSITIONS

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Lab Assistants to join their team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of certified professionals, assisting in laboratory tasks such as preparing specimens, operating essential lab equipment, and maintaining a clean environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital healthcare services while gaining hands-on experience in a clinical laboratory setting. If you are passionate about supporting healthcare and have a keen eye for detail, this role is perfect for you. Join a collaborative team committed to excellence in patient care and laboratory services.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Laboratory Assistant I or equivalent clinical laboratory experience.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of tests and maintain laboratory cleanliness.
• Operate laboratory equipment and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Laboratory Equipment Operation

Specimen Preparation

Record Keeping

Venous and Skin Punctures

Chemical Reagents Preparation

Education

One year as a Laboratory Assistant I

Two years full-time work experience in a clinical laboratory

Tools

Steam Autoclaves

Centrifuges

Glassware Washer

Job description

Lab Assistant II - 2 POSITIONS Internal Only

• Available to current Alameda Health System employees only
• Oakland, CA
• Highland General Hospital
• HGH Clinical Laboratory
• Services As Needed / Per Diem - Varies
• Allied Health
• $36.88/HR
• Req #: 41746-30912
• FTE: 0.01
• Posted: Yesterday

SUMMARY: This series specification describes two Laboratory Assistant classes which, under close supervision (of a certified licensed laboratory professional) at the lower level and under supervision at the higher level, wash and clean glassware and utensils; keep the laboratory in a clean and orderly condition; perform routine preparation for laboratory testing; perform specified tests; and do work as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. May assist in the preparation of tests under the supervision of a certified or licensed laboratory professional; prepares a variety of bacteriological media following established instructions and directions including the weighing, boiling, auto-claving and dispensing of media; prepares specimens for shipping and maintains accurate records.
2. Operates laboratory equipment such as the steam autoclaves, water distilling apparatus, centrifuges, and the glassware washer; performs operator maintenance on laboratory equipment.
3. With required training, performs venous and skin punctures to obtain blood samples for test purposes.
4. Maintains glassware for the laboratory; washes, rinses, dries, distributes and stores glassware such as test tubes, beakers, flasks, and cylinders; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of work areas including disinfecting workbenches, materials, equipment, and other laboratory areas; prepares and sterilizes laboratory supplies, equipment, and other materials.
5. Makes solutions of acids and other chemical reagents required for cleaning; prepares reagents using prescribed formulas and following standard procedures.
6. Makes rounds of wards picking up specimens such as urine, stool, and tissue; makes entries in laboratory records and routes specimens to the proper laboratory; makes entries in patient medical charts of laboratory test results.
7. Maintains stocks of laboratory supplies and material and maintains appropriate records.
8. Performs clerical duties such as charging laboratory slips, logging test requests and recording temperatures; receives and signs for evidence from officers and couriers; logs in evidence and keeps accurate records; types evidence release forms; releases evidence to proper agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either I Education: One year as a Laboratory Assistant I. Or II The equivalent of two years full-time work experience in a clinical laboratory, crime laboratory or related unit involving the preparation of various media, acids, chemical reagents and the sterilization of laboratory equipment and materials.

PAY RANGE: $36.88/HR

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.