Laboratory Technician II

Contra Costa County; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County Health Services Department in Martinez is seeking Laboratory Technician II to support specimen collection and processing. Under supervision, you will assist licensed personnel across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and related areas, with emphasis on accurate LIS entry and sample handling.

Candidates must have CPT I certification, a California driver’s license, and at least one year of blood-drawing experience.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience drawing blood.
• Must possess and maintain CPT I certification.
• Valid California Driver's License (out-of-state license acceptable during application).

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and urine samples and processes specimens, including LIS entry.
• Assists Clinical Laboratory Scientists with testing in multiple areas as needed.
• Maintains blood collection equipment and ensures specimen integrity.

Skills

Phlebotomy

LIS data entry

Education

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I)

Job description

The Position
The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases:
5% on July 1, 2024
5% on July 1, 2025
Bargaining Unit: Local 856 – Health Services Unit
Contra Costa County Health Services Department is accepting applications to fill several Laboratory Technician positions, which may be assigned to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez or Health Centers located in East, West and Central County.
Laboratory Technician ll is the journey-level position in this classification series. Under supervision, the Laboratory Technician assists licensed and certified personnel in specimen collection and processing. Incumbents collect blood and urine samples from patients and process these specimens including entry and receipt of specimens in Laboratory Information Systems; in addition to assisting Clinical Laboratory Scientists with performing testing in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, parasitology, immunology, virology, mycobacteriology, mycology, urinalysis, coagulation, and performing other related work as required.
The employment list established as a result of this examination may remain in effect for six (6) months.
Typical Tasks

• Collects blood and urine samples from patients and processes these specimens including entry/receipt of specimens in Laboratory Information System (LIS), centrifugation, and distribution/sending to reference laboratories
• Assists Clinical Laboratory Scientists in the performance of testing in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis and other areas as assigned. Results are verified by a scientist
• Assists physician in the obtaining and staining of bone marrow specimens
• May be assigned to assist the Pathologist in the conduct of autopsies
• May provide training and work direction to Laboratory Technician I
• Assists laboratory scientists to maintain testing equipment
• Prepares various reagents and specimens for testing and analysis by licensed and certified personnel
• Makes gram stains and streaks culture plates
• May prepares specimens for transportation from collection sites to main laboratory and receives specimens from collections sites at the main laboratory
• Monitors room and refrigerator temperatures
• Greets patients, customers, members of the public and other County staff; answers phones and performs other duties as required
• Provides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customers
• Performs record keeping, labeling, filing and other related duties
• Receives and stores laboratory supplies and assists in maintaining inventory
• Assists in the entry of reference laboratory and point of care results
• Assists in laboratory data collection

Minimum Qualifications
License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.
Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current, valid Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health Laboratory Field Services Branch.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent, experience drawing blood.
Other Requirements: A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website [contracosta.ca.gov].
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits