Laboratory Assistant II

Job Summary

Under the direction and oversight of the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager, or designee, within the scope of Unlicensed Laboratory Personnel as described in B&PC 1269, receives and processes specimens, performs clerical tasks and performs phlebotomy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Draws blood from patients finger, heal, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Obtains the correct amount and type of specimen.
• Documents all requests and released results of lab work accurately.
• Informs physicians of released lab results.
• Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens.
• Orders, distributes and stocks supplies as needed.
• Trains and reports on the work performance of other Laboratory Assistants.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Compliance Accountability

Grade 365 Experience
Basic Qualifications: N/A

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California).

Additional Requirements
Ability to perform all Laboratory Assistant I duties.
Must be able to perform all Laboratory Assistant I duties.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Education

High School Diploma/GED.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California).

Additional Requirements

Ability to perform all Laboratory Assistant I duties.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$39.79 - $41.87 / hour

Schedule

Part-time
Night
Wk1: Thu, Fri, Sat
Wk2: Sun, Tue, Fri

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Temporary

Department

Modesto Hospital - Pathology/Lab-LAB #2 - 0206