Laboratory Assistant II

Laboratory Assistant II

Under the direction and oversight of the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager, or designee, within the scope of Unlicensed Laboratory Personnel as described in B&PC 1269, receives and processes specimens, performs clerical tasks and performs phlebotomy. May operate automated or semi-automated test equipment, or plate and process microbiology specimens under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed person, as authorized by the California lab law.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Draws blood from patients finger, heel, 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.
• Trains and reports on the work performance of other Laboratory Assistants.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Compliance Accountability:

Grade 365

Basic Qualifications: Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California)

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to perform all Laboratory Assistant I duties.
• Must be able to perform all Laboratory Assistant I duties.
• 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.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Primary Location: California, Santa Clara, Santa Clara Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12 Shift: Evening Workdays: Week 1: Sat Week 2: Sun, Mon *Scheduled days and hours are dependent on departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends. Working Hours Start: 02:30 PM Working Hours End: 11:00 PM Job Schedule: Short Hour Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Pathology/Lab-LAB #2 - 0206 Pay Range: $39.79 - $41.87 / hour