Laboratory Technician II

San Antonio Community Hospital; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Community Hospital in California is seeking a Lab Support Technician to assist the Clinical Lab Scientist with routine testing and specimen handling. You will operate automated laboratory analyzers and help troubleshoot as needed, while distributing specimens for in-house and reference lab testing.

The role requires a high school diploma and venipuncture experience, with preferred prior lab technician work in an acute hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year venipuncture experience in an acute hospital or healthcare field.
• One year laboratory technician experience in an acute hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clinical Lab Scientist in performing tests.
• Process and distribute specimens for testing.
• Sendout referrals to reference laboratories.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Laboratory analyzers

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Clinical Lab Scientist in the performance of laboratory testing, including operation and troubleshooting of various Laboratory analyzers in Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Microbiology. Processes and distributes specimens for testing and sendout referral to reference labs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year previous venipuncture experience in an acute hospital or healthcare field in related work, and one (1) year previous experience as a laboratory technician in an acute hospital preferred.

License and Certifications:State-approved phlebotomy certificate.

Equipment: Able to operate and troubleshoot various automated Laboratory analyzers in Chemistry, Hematology, Special Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Microbiology.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential physical requirments of the job as noted in the job description.

PAY RANGE

$23.00 - $33.42

The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills.For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.