Lab Assistant III

Position Overview

Performs duties primarily in support of analyzing Laboratory quality control and patient specimens. Also performs quality assurance tasks related to the analytic phase of Laboratory work flow. Operates, maintains and does basic troubleshooting of Laboratory analyzers that perform testing classified as "waived" and "moderate complexity". Collects blood specimens and interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Receives, handles and processes a variety of specimens for Laboratory testing. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Provides guidance to phlebotomists and lab assistants to promote optimal workflow and rapid problem resolution. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) certification (California)
• 2 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to ordering Laboratory testing and collecting blood specimens
• Compassionate and effective interaction with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors
• Handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis
• Supporting the performance of waived and moderate complexity testing
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes
• Workflow management, including responding to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations, equipment or information system failure, shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, and specimen integrity issues
• Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
• Adherence to standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence
• Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring patient privacy and safety
• Applied job knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including recognizing and appropriately escalating complex and unusual deviations or problems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting where communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required

Schedule

• Full Time
• Evenings
• 8-hour shifts
• Variable days of the week
• Every other weekend
• 40 hours per week

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Pay Range is $38.08 to $53.31 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Employee Status: Limited Term (Fixed Term), Non-Exempt