Lab Tech Supp Spec II - PD - All - Clinical Laboratory LG

El Camino Health; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health is hiring for a Laboratory Technical Support Specialist to join our team and support patient care across hospital settings. The role includes phlebotomy and clerical duties, ensuring accurate specimen processing and timely information for clinicians.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, some phlebotomy experience, and basic PC and EMR familiarity. Weekend and holiday coverage is required on a rotating basis, with varied shift times across campuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months phlebotomy experience in hospital setting preferred.
• Basic PC based knowledge required; familiarity with networked environments and medical-clinical applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently processes patient and specimen workflow to support laboratory operations.
• Provide phlebotomy and/or clerical services for inpatients, outpatients, physicians and staff.
• Maintain professional, courteous patient interactions and accurate data entry.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

PC-based knowledge

English communication

Flexibility with shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical software/EMR

Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

FTE 0 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 0 Work Shift All Shifts: 8 hours

Job Description

The Laboratory Technical Support Specialist is a multi-skilled position that efficiently processes patient and specimen workflow to support the Laboratory's commitment to provide accurate, reliable, and timely information to clinicians. The Laboratory Technical Support Specialist (TSS) provides professional, courteous, and competent phlebotomy and/or clerical services for Hospital inpatients, outpatients, physicians, nursing staff, and support services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months phlebotomy experience in hospital setting includes venipuncture for all ages and neonatal capillary collection preferred.
• Minimum one year Laboratory TSS equivalent experience during past 3 years preferred.
• Basic PC based knowledge required; experience with networked environments and medical-clinical applications preferred.
• Possess manual dexterity and ability to learn new procedures and updates within a specified time frame.
• Minimum one year experience specimen accessioning, processing, packaging for transport and registration preferred.
• Must speak, write, and read sufficient English for patient care and customer service activities.
• Available to work weekends on a rotational basis and holidays as needed.
• Available to work flexible hours (varied start times).
• Available enterprise wide and other shifts occasionally as needed for work assignments.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

California Phlebotomy Certification (CPT 1)

This is an enterprise position. Will be expected, as needed to accept work assignments within the same shift across departments or El Camino Hospital campuses (Mountain View and Los Gatos) or locations within a 15-mile radius.

Salary Range: $38.49 - $48.66 USD Hour

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation. Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

At El Camino Health, our nationally recognized doctors and care teams are committed to providing you with high-quality, excellent care. We aim to deliver a healthcare experience that is designed around your individual needs. When you choose El Camino Health for your care, you can count on: Distinguished hospitals. Our fully accredited hospitals, Los Gatos, and Mountain View, have received numerous awards and honors for high-quality healthcare. Exceptional talent. Our reputation attracts high-calibrated doctors who are approachable and friendly, a nursing culture exceptional for its highly personalized patient and family care, and leadership with a deeply personal commitment. Innovative approaches to care. We seek new treatments and techniques, and contribute to the medical community through clinical trials. Our urgent care sites powered by Carbon Health enable easy, immediate scheduling and follow up through the Carbon Health app. A focus on health. Our regional Men's Health Program offers a team approach to care and has a variety of specialists who are focused on men’s health issues, including heart and vascular, urology, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction and healthy weight. We created the South Asian Heart Center and the Chinese Health Initiative to address unique health disparities in our patient population. A healing environment. Our spaces were specially designed for tranquility and comfort.