Laboratory Assistant II

Northeast Valley Health Corporation; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Valley Health Corporation seeks a Laboratory Assistant II at the San Fernando Health Center to obtain and process specimens under clinical direction. The role requires CPT I certification, CPR, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities, with attention to patient safety and confidentiality.

The position is part-time 60% with benefits where applicable, focusing on accurate documentation and regulatory compliance in a clinical lab setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I), CA.
• Two years as CPT I desired.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Able to care for patients of various ages.
• Fluent in English (reading/writing).
• Fluent in Spanish (reading/writing).
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Proficient with specimen receiving, centrifuging, labeling, logging.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and processes specimens under supervision.
• Documents all activities and maintains accurate records.
• Monitors supplies and ensures proper inventory.
• Maintains compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Reports to Physician Lab Director/Medical Technologist/Director of Nursing Services.

Skills

CPR Certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient care

Specimen handling

EHR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) – CA

Job description

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Laboratory Assistant II

Part Time Regular FTE 60% SAN FERNANDO HEALTH CENTER, San Fernando, CA, US

Salary Range: $26.43 To $26.43 Hourly

Under the clinical direction of the Physician Lab Director, the Medical Technologist, and the Director of Nursing Services the Laboratory Assistant obtains and processes specimens. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for documenting all activities, monitoring supplies, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing.

Reports to:

Technical /Clinical: Physician Lab Director / Medical Technologist / Director of Nursing Services

Qualifications:

• 1. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
• 2. Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health Services, Laboratory Field Services Branch.
• 3. Two years as a Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT I) is desired.

Laboratory Assistant II must meet the following additional requirements:

• 1. Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR Policy.
• 2. Should possess the ability to effectively attend to patients of various age groups, including infants, adults, and individuals with disabilities.
• 3. Fluency in English (speaks, read and write).
• 4. Fluency in Spanish (speaks, translate, read and write).
• 5. Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations.
• 6. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.
• 7. Demonstrate skills in the performance of specimen receiving, centrifuging, labeling, logging, sorting and racking.
• 8. Must maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• 9. Displays proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).
• 10. Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).

Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.