Laboratory Assistant III

Essential Responsibilities

• May direct, check, assign and coordinate the work of other Laboratory Assistants.
• Trains and reports on the work performance of other Laboratory Assistants.
• 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.
• May be required to register patients.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Compliance Accountability

• High School Diploma/GED.
• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician, (CPT), where applicable.
• 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.
• Willingness to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

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