Phlebotomy & Lab Support Specialist III

Stanford Health Care; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Menlo Park, CA seeks a Lab Assistant to handle accessioning, specimen processing, and phlebotomy under supervision. The role includes responding to inquiries, ensuring accurate patient information, and distributing reports in a timely manner.

Responsibilities also cover equipment monitoring, maintaining logs, and training new staff while following strict safety and regulatory standards. CPT certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to organize, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Basic math skills and English proficiency.
• Knowledge of computer systems used in labs.

Responsibilities

• Accessions patient information in LIS and verifies requests for accuracy.
• Follow safety and regulatory requirements and hospital policies.
• Monitor equipment and temperature-controlled units; report anomalies.
• Maintain logs and records for laboratory transactions per regulations.
• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection; ensure proper patient identification.
• Provide training for new lab assistants and orient new staff.
• Process specimens and route them to appropriate areas as required.
• Resolve routine problems using department processes and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Organization

English proficiency

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Menlo Park, CA seeks a Lab Assistant to handle accessioning, specimen processing, and phlebotomy under supervision. The role includes responding to inquiries, ensuring accurate patient information, and distributing reports in a timely manner.

Responsibilities also cover equipment monitoring, maintaining logs, and training new staff while following strict safety and regulatory standards. CPT certification is required.