Lab Assistant: Specimen Handling & Testing Logistics

TridentCare; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TridentCare in Irvine, CA is seeking a dedicated laboratory support professional to join our team as a phlebotomy/lab processing associate. This full-time role involves accurate specimen handling, requisition documentation, and coordination with reference labs.

The position requires a High School Diploma with training in specimen collection. You will work in a clinical lab environment with strict PPE and safety standards, contributing to reliable test results.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; training in specimen collection may be required.
• Knowledge of specimen collection appropriate to the test ordered.
• Awareness of factors that influence test results.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Mark locations of testing on requisitions upon specimen arrival.
• Ensure correct specimen is collected and proper tube types are recorded.
• Fill in patient name, date/time of collection, phlebotomist number on requisition; place bar codes on specimens.
• Inform facility and complete paperwork for redraws due to issues with tests or requisitions.
• Take redraw orders from CLS when specimen unsuitable for testing.
• Scan patient requisitions into Filebound.
• Centrifuge specimens properly for required testing.
• Route in-house specimens to correct lab benches for testing.
• Route reference lab specimens to the reference lab desk for TRK Sendout Manifest.
• Prepare reference lab coolers with paperwork per Biological Substances guidelines.
• Copy requisitions for local reference labs with DL account numbers and tests clearly marked.
• Notify Dispatch for transfer if cooler is sent to airport or courier is needed.
• Regularly review in-house testing areas to store specimens for future tests.
• Wear proper PPE at all times to protect personnel.

Skills

Specimen collection

Medical terminology

Quality control

PPE procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

TridentCare in Irvine, CA is seeking a dedicated laboratory support professional to join our team as a phlebotomy/lab processing associate. This full-time role involves accurate specimen handling, requisition documentation, and coordination with reference labs.

The position requires a High School Diploma with training in specimen collection. You will work in a clinical lab environment with strict PPE and safety standards, contributing to reliable test results.