Laboratory Technologist Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Work under the supervision of the Lead Technologist Assistant.
• Under general supervision, contributes to the quality of patient diagnosis and treatment by timely and accurate collection and processing of physician ordered tests.
• Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Specimens are collected in the appropriate containers, centrifuged and stored according to Laboratory procedure to ensure sample integrity.
• Venipuncture and capillary collections are performed so as to minimize discomfort, bruising, redraws and trauma.
• Employee consistently complies with the Laboratory and Hospital Policies and Procedures by:
• Laboratory Technologist Assistant Properly disposing of contaminated needles and supplies.
• Decontaminating the work area.
• Utilizing proper protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns, glasses, protective shields.)
• Helps provide an organized and efficient Laboratory operation, by utilizing the Laboratory computer to edit, inquiry, receive and print test requests.

Education and Certification/ License:

• Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.
• California State Phlebotomy Certification is required.
• (CPT) Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards preferred.

Experience:

• Two years experience working in an acute care setting as a phlebotomist preferred.
• Manager looking for Hospital experience.
• Traveler needs experience with children and infants.
• Epic Experience: 6–12 months within the past year.