Outreach Lab Assistant III - Clin Lab Special Chem Hillview

A Brief Overview Under supervisor's direction is responsible for accessioning, receiving, and specimen processing. Responsible for non-technical laboratory duties such as responding to patient and physician inquires, forwarding test results, and distributing reports, sample preparation, equipment and machinery monitoring. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Accessions patient information into Laboratory information system(s). Checks all requests for proper and accurate patient information. Consults with Supervisor or Technologist if request is problematic. Notifies physician, nursing unit, clinic, etc. if sample received is inappropriate or compromised. Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Services Standard of the Hospitals. Assists in the routine monitoring of laboratory equipment and temperature-controlled units, and working condition. Reports equipment problems or irregularities i.e. temperature reading is outside the assigned acceptable or established ranges. Maintains the assigned logs and records for all Laboratory transactions and information in accordance with department and regulatory requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. Provides training and orientation to new Lab Assistants. Orients new employees to general lab procedures and trains them on non-technical duties. Receives and processes all specimens/samples following the proper laboratory procedures. Ensures patient samples are distributed to the appropriate areas of the laboratory or routed to other hospital departments as required. Resolves problems encountered in routine work using knowledge of department processes, protocols and fundamentals of the services provided by the Laboratory. Education Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities Ability to perform basic mathematics Ability to speak and write English effectively at a level appropriate for the job Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area Licenses and Certifications None Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Base Pay Scale Generally starting at $36.66 - $41.30 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanford Health Care