Night Lab Assistant III – Pre-Analytic & Specimen Processing

Stanford Health Care; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Night shift Lab Pre-Analytic Specialist to accession patient specimens, receive samples and ensure accurate routing within the laboratory. You will also handle phones, fax results, and assist training as needed.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to procedures, effective communication with medical staff, and maintaining clean, organized work areas throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Accessions patient information into Laboratory information system accurately and checks requests for completeness.
• Distributes processed samples to appropriate lab areas and handles STAT requests promptly.
• Answers phones, provides results when requested, and communicates with physicians and nursing staff.
• Train and orient new Lab Assistants and students as needed.
• Maintain logs, records, and inventory; keep work areas clean and stocked.

Skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Night shift Lab Pre-Analytic Specialist to accession patient specimens, receive samples and ensure accurate routing within the laboratory. You will also handle phones, fax results, and assist training as needed.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to procedures, effective communication with medical staff, and maintaining clean, organized work areas throughout the shift.