Laboratory Assistant

National City Chamber of Commerce NCCC; Paradise Valley (NV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

National City Chamber of Commerce NCCC is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to handle clerical work, patient greeting, and specimen processing under CLS supervision. The role requires understanding test terminology and phlebotomy basics.

Qualifications include HS Diploma or Equivalent, 1 year of clinical lab experience, CPT I/II certification where required, and a current BCLS certificate. This on-site position supports the laboratory team in a fast-paced vascular and pathological setting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• State CPT I or CPT II certification required where applicable.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Follow CLIA guidelines and state codes; unlicensed personnel must be supervised.
• Perform clerical duties: data entry, filing, telephone calls.
• Greet patients and visitors; maintain polite, friendly communication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of test terminology and phlebotomy basics.

Skills

communication skills

telephone etiquette

clerical duties

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

1-year clinical laboratory experience

State CPT I or CPT II certification

BCLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Laboratory Assistant

Posted: 07/26/2026

Healthcare

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.

Contact Information

• 2400 E 4th St National City CA 91950
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