Laboratory Assistant III

KAISER; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

NALHE is seeking a Sr. Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations within a medical center or regional laboratory department.

Responsibilities include complex procedures for lab assistants, preparing specimens, and assisting in automated test equipment under licensed supervision. The role may involve drawing blood and ensuring accurate documentation, specimen handling, and communication of results to physicians.

Qualifications

• May draw blood from patients by finger, heel, or vein with aseptic technique.
• Review computer error lists and resolve clerical discrepancies as needed.
• Operate and maintain automated and semi-automated test equipment under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct, check, assign and coordinate work of other Laboratory Assistants.
• Train and report on the work performance of other Laboratory Assistants.
• Draw blood and obtain correct specimen types and volumes.
• Document requests and released lab results accurately and inform physicians of results.
• Perform routing, handling and processing of medical specimens; stock supplies.

Skills

Blood draw

asepsis

Laboratory procedures

Tools

Automated test equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

Under the direction and oversight of the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager, or designee, within the scope of Unlicensed Laboratory Personnel as described in B&PC 1269, Sr. Laboratory Assistant where applicable, frequently performs complex procedures defined for laboratory assistants in a Medical Center or in a Regional Laboratory Department. Complex procedures, as applicable, includes plating and processing microbiology specimens and assisting in operating and maintaining automated and semi-automated test equipment under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed person as authorized by the California lab law. Other complex procedures may include problem solving, e.g., reviewing computer error lists and resolving clerical discrepancies. May be required to draw blood.

Essential Responsibilities:

May direct, check, assign and coordinate the work of other Laboratory Assistants. Trains and reports on the work performance of other Laboratory Assistants. Draws blood from patients finger, heal, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples. Obtains the correct amount and type of specimen. Documents all requests and released results of lab work accurately. Informs physicians of released lab results. Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens. Orders, distributes and stocks supplies as needed. May be required to register patients Perform other related duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Compliance Accountability:

Grade 405