Laboratory Asst, Lab Full-time Days Full Time

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from high school
• Possession of a Certificate of Phlebotomy issued by the California Laboratory Field Services
• Graduation from an accredited program of Phlebotomy
• Minimum of one year experience as a phlebotomist
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Certified Phlebotomist in the State of California is required.
• BLS Certification through AHA.
• Possession of an appropriate valid California driver’s license.
• Employees must maintain a driving record, which meets the insurability requirements of the PHH, Inc.
• Knowledge of common laboratory practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the preparation of reagents, solutions, and stains.
• Knowledge of routine laboratory methods and procedures including safety procedures for working with patients.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment, operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems.
• Ability to draw blood from patients.
• Ability to Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgements/action which could result in poor undesirable patient outcomes.
• Ability to Learn elementary laboratory methods, procedures, and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to Performs basic arithmetic computations.
• Ability to Keep accurate records.
• Ability to Follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• collects and processes specimens
• performs simple tests under supervision
• enters information into computer
• maintains logs
• delivers reports
• prepares referral specimens
• ensuring an orderly and efficient work flow
• redistributing work assignments as may be required