California Department of State Hospitals ยท 6 hours ago
LABORATORY ASSISTANT
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$3,383/mo - $4,230/mo
0+ years expCalifornia Department of State Hospitals is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males. The Laboratory Assistant will perform phlebotomy, specimen preparation, and assist in maintaining a safe environment while working under the supervision of a nurse and lead laboratory assistant.
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Responsibilities
Performs phlebotomy of patients and employees efficiently and effectively. Prepares specimens for in-house analysis and/or for transport to external reference laboratories. This includes labeling, accessioning, centrifugation, separation of serum/plasma, and documentation procedures
Performs order entry and results retrieval from the laboratory computer system and/or from paper files
Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods inf Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI)
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure enviornment through response to physical assults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of the patients
Analyzes various types of specimens quantitatively, using various available methodologies, accurately, precisely, and in a timely manner
Performs quality control as needed on CLIA Waived machines
Answers telephones promptly, courteously, and effectively
Maintains reference laboratory supplies
Periodically investigates "overdue" send-out reports
Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance
Demonstrates willingness and ability to work compatibly with co-workers, supervisors, and patients, and to voluntarily assist as needed
Maintain a high level of professionalism, as a represntative of the department and of the hospital
Completes mandatory Core Training sessions as scheduled
Maintains state phlebotomy certification requirements (i.e. ongoing continuing education)
Qualification
Required
Perform phlebotomy of patients and employees efficiently and effectively
Prepare specimens for in-house analysis and/or for transport to external reference laboratories
Labeling, accessioning, centrifugation, separation of serum/plasma, and documentation procedures
Perform order entry and results retrieval from the laboratory computer system and/or from paper files
Apply and demonstrate knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI)
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance
Analyze various types of specimens quantitatively, using various available methodologies, accurately, precisely, and in a timely manner
Perform quality control as needed on CLIA Waived machines
Answer telephones promptly, courteously, and effectively
Maintain reference laboratory supplies
Periodically investigate 'overdue' send-out reports
Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance
Demonstrate willingness and ability to work compatibly with co-workers, supervisors, and patients
Maintain a high level of professionalism, as a representative of the department and of the hospital
Complete mandatory Core Training sessions as scheduled
Maintain state phlebotomy certification requirements (i.e. ongoing continuing education)
Six months of experience in laboratory work similar to that described in Definition of Levels
High school diploma or equivalent
Satisfactory completion of a formalized laboratory work experience and training program of at least three months' duration
Company
California Department of State Hospitals
California Department of State Hospitals manages the California state hospital system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Chambers
Chief Financial Officer
April Nielsen
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2025-11-10
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