LAB ASSISTANT II

Summary Of Position The Lab Assistant II performs Laboratory procedures in phlebotomy, central processing and reception duties. Essential Job Functions Performs all essential duties of the Lab Assistant I.Registers and greets patients, reviews/obtain lab orders, post lab charges, release lab orders, informs, generates and posts bills and collects payments.Draws patients in an accurate and timely manner.Primary contact person for performing difficult draws.Receives, process, track and send specimens.Performs clerical duties such as recording temperatures, receives and signs for evidence from officers and couriers and logs evidence and keeps accurate records.Follows manufacturer’s instruction to operate CLIA waived laboratory instrument.Follows procedures to accurately perform CLIA waived laboratory tests.Reports CLIA waived lab test results to clinician.Participates in Lab Quality Assurance programs.Explains to patients how to collect random or timed urine, sputum, feces or semen samples accurately.Assists the Lead Lab Assistant in routine check-up on lab supplies and materials.Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 ( CPT-1) certificate issued by the State of CaliforniaHigh School Certificate/GED is requiredMinimum of 18 months or more work experience in Lab AssistantMust be proficient in using computersKnowledge of EPIC system preferredKnowledge of Microsoft Office preferredCurrent documentation of Basic Life Support is required. Language Must be able to read and write EnglishAbility to speak Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) required Status This is a FLSA Non-exempt position.This is an OSHA high-risk position.