Laboratory Assistant II, Laboratories-Clinical, Full-Time, Days

Marinhealth; Greenbrae Boardwalk (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth is seeking Laboratory Assistants to procure blood specimens (inpatient and outpatient), process specimens, perform EKGs, and support licensed laboratory staff and physicians in a busy hospital setting. The role includes progression from Lab Assistant I to II within 6–12 months based on on-the-job performance.

This position requires teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to hospital policies, with training in CPT, BLS, IAMTAC, and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months to one year of Lab Assistant experience or Lab Assistant I in MGH Service; venous and capillary blood sampling required.
• Arterial puncture and EKG experience preferred.
• CPT I or CPT II certification required at hire; BLS within 90 days; IAMTAC within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Procures venous, arterial and capillary blood samples.
• Processes specimens and operates laboratory equipment.
• Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and assists licensed staff and physicians.
• May assist with outpatient registration and specimen drop-off as needed.
• Maintains accurate records and documents; ensures safety and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Blood collection

Venipuncture

EKG experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

About Marinhealth

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

Company

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range

$37.47 - $44.68

Work Shift

8 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description Summary

Under close supervision at the trainee level (Lab Assistant I) and general supervision at the working levels (Laboratory Assistant II and III), procures blood specimens, (inpatient and outpatient), processes specimens, performs and processes EKG's, and assists licensed laboratory staff or physician/nursing staff by performing a variety of technical and support duties including outpatient registration of patients or drop-off specimens. Laboratory Assistant I’s are expected to progress to the Laboratory Assistant II level after no less than six months and no more than one year of satisfactory on-the-job experience. Laboratory Assistant II is distinguished from the Lab Assistant III level in that incumbents of the latter are CPT II certified by the State of California to perform arterial blood gas drawing. Laboratory Assistant III’s are also always competent to perform duties in either the dispatch or specimen processing sections of the Lab, or both, as well as all the duties as a Lab Assistant II.

Job Specifications

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• Laboratory Assistant II: Six months to one year of experience in the classification of
• Lab Assistant I in MGH Service, or a minimum of one year of experience as a Lab Assistant or in a similar capacity, preferably in an acute care environment, including experience in venous and capillary blood sampling is required.
• Arterial puncture and EKG experience preferred.

License And Certifications

• Cert Phlebotomy Tech I (CPT I) OR Cert Phlebotomy Tech II (CPT II) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.

Prerequisite Skills

• Ability to work in teams in which all members are mutually accountable
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, patients, and physicians
• Capable of organizing multiple tasks, using time management skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in blood specimen procurement, venous and capillary
• Knowledge of microbiological techniques and terminology preferred
• Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac drugs preferred
• Knowledge of blood/body fluid precautions
• Basic computer knowledge with ability to do data entry and retrieval
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, speak, write, understand, and follow English and written instructions
• Responsible for learning and maintaining current knowledge of hospital polices and department policies and procedures. Responsible for performing job within the parameters of these policies and procedures: the following examples are not inclusive of all policies:
• Follow all appropriate Blood and Body Fluid Precautions
• Follow turnaround time policies
• Use Lean –Six Sigma work flow methods
• Use “First Touch” in interactions with patients

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria)

• Infants: Birth up to 1 year
• Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years
• Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years
• School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years
• Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years
• Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years
• Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years
• Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years
• Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psych/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/hers service group.

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance)

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential (Not Modifiable)

• Procures venous, arterial and capillary blood samples
• Processes specimens appropriately for needs of each section; operates laboratory equipment as appropriate in the processing of specimens
• Answers telephones, provides information as appropriate to callers; takes messages and routes calls as appropriate. Uses Vocera or beepers to dispatch and communicate with co-workers
• Maintains accurate records and completes forms and documents
• Performs electrocardiograms
• Assists Clinical Lab Scientists with various tasks as assigned within the scope of practice, including loading equipment with specimens, initiating a run, and maintenance
• May perform assigned supply tasks including receiving, logging, unpacking, and storage of supplies and reagents
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work area; seals sharps containers per department policy, removes boxes or obstructions and hazards from floors and corridors, cleans counters, equipment, glassware, refrigerators, freezers, etc.
• Performs computer-related duties, including receiving single and batch specimens and researching and retrieving data in the system for status of pending work
• (Lab Assistant III level only) Performs arterial blood gases
• Monitors for lab reports working in collaboration with the nursing staff and physicians to ensure reports are reviewed
• May perform patient registration for outpatients or drop-off patient specimens

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Other duties as assigned

Accommodation

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [e-mail].

C.A.R.E.S. Standards

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.