Laboratory Assistant

Prime Healthcare Services; National City (CA); In loco; USD 32.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Paradise Valley Hospital in National City seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support the clinical lab operations. You will handle clerical tasks, greet patients, and assist in phlebotomy and specimen processing across multiple departments.

Candidates should have a HS diploma, 1 year of lab experience (preferred), and state CPT I/II and BCLS certifications. This is a full-time evening shift with comprehensive benefits.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• State CPT I or CPT II certification if required by the state.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate on hire and maintained.

Mansioni

• Performs clerical duties, data entry, and telephone communications.
• Greet patients and visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory terminology and good communication skills.
• Assists in phlebotomy and specimen collection from newborns to geriatric patients.
• Processes specimens across pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank.
• Prepares specimens for reference laboratory and maintains storage areas and equipment.
• Stocks supplies and may assist in instrument maintenance and quality control procedures.
• May assist in Pathology with training and evaluation; acts as runner as needed.

Formazione

HS Diploma or Equivalent

CPT I or CPT II certification (state requirements)

BCLS (AHA) certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay’s oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital features

theSan Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acuterehabilitation center, ourParadise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services.

In addition to our healthcare services, we offer comprehensivebehavioral health serviceson the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista. Services include psychiatric continuum of care for adult patients, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services. Learn more at https://www.paradisevalleyhospital.net/.

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

Paradise Valley 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 $27.29. 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

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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