Encino Hospital Medical Center · 1 day ago
Lab Assistant-Clinical Lab
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $35.91/hr
1+ years expEncino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. The Laboratory Assistant will perform various clerical and laboratory duties under supervision, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and assisting in the analytical testing phase.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the CA Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269). Unlicensed laboratory personnel (“aides”) may not, read, record, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform any test involving the quantitative measurement of specimen or reagent, or perform any mathematical calculation in determining a test result or validity of a test procedure. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform instrument calibration or review quality control results to monitor the performance of the instrument or test procedure. Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person identified in bpc: 1269, during the entire time they are assisting in the analytical testing phase
Performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
Demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner
Possesses good communication skills
Demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory
Demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
Processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens
Processes specimens for reference laboratory
Stocks and orders routine supplies
Keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean
Processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures
With proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, ie monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries. Etc
Assist in Pathology with training and eval
Runner
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma or Equivalent required
State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required
Preferred
Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K retirement plan
Outstanding Medical
Dental
Vision Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!
Company
Encino Hospital Medical Center
Encino Hospital Medical Center (EHMC) is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital, and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity.
201-500 employees
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