Laboratory Technician II

About the role

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is seeking Laboratory Technician II positions. These roles may be based at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez or at Health Centers in East, West, and Central County.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and urine samples from patients and processes these specimens including entry/receipt of specimens in Laboratory Information System (LIS), centrifugation, and distribution/sending to reference laboratories
• Assists Clinical Laboratory Scientists in the performance of testing in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis and other areas as assigned
• Results are verified by a scientist
• Aids the Pathologist in the conduct of autopsies
• Provides training and work direction to Laboratory Technician I
• Assists laboratory scientists to maintain testing equipment
• Prepares various reagents and specimens for testing and analysis by licensed and certified personnel
• Makes gram stains and streaks culture plates
• Prepares specimens for transportation from collection sites to main laboratory and receives specimens from collections sites at the main laboratory
• Maintains room and refrigerator temperatures
• Greets patients, customers, members of the public and other County staff; answers phones and performs other duties as required
• Provides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customers
• Performs record keeping, labeling, filing and other related duties
• Receives and stores laboratory supplies and assists in maintaining inventory
• Assists in the entry of reference laboratory and point of care results
• Aids in laboratory data collection

Requirements

• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health Laboratory Field Services Branch
• One (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent, experience drawing blood

Qualifications

Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess job-related education, training and/or experience beyond the minimum qualifications.

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