Lab Technical Assistant (Per Diem, Varied)

Enloe Medical Center, Inc.; Chico, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical plan (vision included)

Dental and prescription insurance

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Enloe Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technical Assistant to pre-process specimens by receiving, labeling, and loading them onto analyzers under the supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

The role involves performing routine and specialized tasks while maintaining strict adherence to safety and biohazard handling protocols. Minimum requirements include two years of college coursework toward a science degree.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework toward a biology/chemistry/clinical laboratory science degree or related science.
• Desired: Certified Phlebotomy Certification.

Responsibilities

• Pre-processes specimens by receiving, labeling and loading onto analyzers.
• Performs routine and specialized assignments under the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Adheres to chemical hygiene protocols and universal precautions in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Chemistry safety

Biohazard handling

Universal precautions

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Two-year college coursework toward science degree

Certified Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Laboratory Technical Assistant pre-processes specimens by receiving, labeling and loading the specimen(s) onto analyzers. They routinely perform routine and specialized assignments and demonstrate proficiency and understanding of the procedures in the areas of a clinical laboratory under the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: A minimum of two years of college course work working towards a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Nursing, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or other related science degree.

Desired: Certified Phlebotomy Certification

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel software programs.

Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment.

Basic computer skills.

Must be aware of chemical hygiene protocols, and handling requirements of biohazard materials.

Must know and follow all universal precautions.

Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.

Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [e-mail] to receive a full summary of benefits.

Other Information

ENL Laboratory Compensation range: $22.53 - $28.84 Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience Shift: Varied Shift length: 8 Hours Days off: Variable Hours per pay period: 12

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve.

As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families - care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support.

If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

A proud nonprofit health system, Enloe Health has served the people of the North State for more than 110 years. At Enloe, every employee, staff member and volunteer is a caregiver. No matter our role, each of us is here for our patients. Enloe values our workforce and is proud to be recognized as an excellent employer.