Laboratory Assistant

Sherman Oaks Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherman Oaks Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for evening shifts to support the clinical laboratory in a busy community hospital in Sherman Oaks, CA. The role emphasizes clerical duties, specimen handling, and accurate data entry alongside skilled phlebotomy work.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1 year of lab experience where applicable, and BCLS certification. State CPT I/II certification is preferred depending on location, with a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar functions preferred.
• State CPT I or CPT II certification if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties: computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other routine tasks.
• Demonstrates good telephone etiquette and greeting of patients and visitors in a polite, friendly manner.
• Maintains good communication with colleagues and understands terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
• Shows good working knowledge of phlebotomy and equipment for collecting specimens across age ranges.
• Processes specimens for pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank; processes specimens for reference lab.
• Stocking and ordering routine supplies; maintaining clean storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas.
• Performs instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and may assist in quality control procedures with proper training.
• May assist in primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media as assigned.
• Additional tasks may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Skills

Communication skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

CPT I or CPT II certification (state dependent)

BCLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Overview

Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades, and more. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the CA Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269). Unlicensed laboratory personnel (?aides?) may not, read, record, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform any test involving the quantitative measurement of specimen or reagent, or perform any mathematical calculation in determining a test result or validity of a test procedure. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform instrument calibration or review quality control results to monitor the performance of the instrument or test procedure. Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person identified in bpc: 1269, during the entire time they are assisting in the analytical testing phase.The Laboratory Assistant: 1) performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 3) possesses good communication skills, 4) demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 5) demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 6) processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens, 7) processes specimens for reference laboratory, 8) stocks and orders routine supplies, 9) keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean, 10) processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures, 11) with proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media. 11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, ie monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries. Etc. 12) Assist in Pathology with training and eval. 13) Runner

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred.
• State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Pay Transparency

Sherman Oaks Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.00 to $27.83. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

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