Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for in-house and off-site locations, with additional duties in processing and data entry within a clinical laboratory setting.

The role requires a high school diploma (certification preferred) and prior phlebotomy or lab experience. The position emphasizes adherence to safety, QA, and regulatory requirements in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified phlebotomy technician preferred.
• Experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training in approved program preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection (blood and non-blood) with proper patient prep, labeling, handling, storage, and transport while complying with lab procedures.
• Verifies and enters patient data and test orders into hospital/LIS systems, ensuring ABN compliance.
• Performs waived tests and supports other testing platforms with supervision.
• Maintains infection control, safety, and quality standards; assists in QA and process improvements.
• Trains and orients new staff and assists with regulatory compliance and documentation.
• Handles calls, prints reports, and communicates test results as applicable.
• Manages dispatch of specimens/slides and creates transport lists for referrals and consults.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Clinical laboratory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy technician certification

Job description

Position Summary: The Laboratory Assistant performs all specimen collection by phlebotomy from the correct individual at in-house or off-site locations. In addition, obtains other specimens when indicated, and instructs patients in the collection of specimens as necessary. May be required to enter Pathology specimens into various computerized information systems along with the preparation and staining of Cytology specimens. Performs tasks in all laboratory areas under the direction of the appropriate Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Technologists, Cytotechnologists or other designated laboratory personnel and has appropriate knowledge and training of those areas so as to be able to function as necessary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Performs proper specimen collection [blood and non-blood], including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation, and storage of specimens; complies with all standards for laboratory procedures.
2. Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system, including ABN compliance.
3. Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
4. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
5. Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.
6. Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
7. Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
8. Orients and/or trains new staff.
9. Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department
10. Answer telephone calls, performs computer tasks, prints reports and provides test results as applicable.
11. Performs therapeutic phlebotomies.
12. Dispatch and manage specimens and slides for consults, referrals, and other requests. Creates appropriate transport lists for tracking.
13. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Certified as a phlebotomy technician.
• Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Worksharing
• Daily Work Times: Varied
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes