Laboratory Assistant II

Northeast Valley Health; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Valley Health Corporation is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant II to support the San Fernando Health Center. The role involves obtaining and processing specimens under clinical direction, documenting activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and testing regulations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, California CPT I certification, CPR, and the ability to interact with patients across ages. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPT I certification issued by CA Dept of Public Health.
• Two years as CPT I is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and process specimens under clinical direction.
• Document all activities and monitor supplies for compliance.
• Perform specimen receiving, centrifuging, labeling, logging, sorting and racking.

Skills

Attention to patients of various age

Confidentiality

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPT I Certification (CA)

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

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Laboratory Assistant II

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

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5559

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.