Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy, EKGs, Specimen Processing

Tahoe Forest Health System; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tahoe Forest Health System Laboratory Assistant role involves venipuncture, specimen processing, urine drug screen collections, and clerical lab tasks. The position requires knowledge of safety practices, adherence to policies, and ability to perform various duties as assigned.

Starting pay is $35.33/hour with Doe and per diem premium, base pay around $31.41/hour. Requires high school diploma or GED and phlebotomy certification; prior phlebotomy experience preferred, with CA licensing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Minimum CPT1 (California: Phlebotomy Technician) or higher certification.
• Previous phlebotomy experience required.
• California phlebotomy regulations knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies the accuracy of patient registration information in computer.
• Prioritizes and enters orders.
• Receives and processes all requests for laboratory orders, results and reports.
• Answers telephones and routes calls as appropriate.
• Processes and packages specimens for delivery to laboratory.
• Reviews logs and reports each shift.
• Performs venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Maintains department supplies and notifies supervisor when stock is low.
• Cleans glassware from laboratory areas.
• May perform Evidential Breath Testing (EBT).
• May perform registrations using training procedures.
• May set up microbiology cultures.
• May transport specimens to other locations.
• May scan documents into EMR.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tahoe Forest Health System Laboratory Assistant role involves venipuncture, specimen processing, urine drug screen collections, and clerical lab tasks. The position requires knowledge of safety practices, adherence to policies, and ability to perform various duties as assigned.

Starting pay is $35.33/hour with Doe and per diem premium, base pay around $31.41/hour. Requires high school diploma or GED and phlebotomy certification; prior phlebotomy experience preferred, with CA licensing