Lab Assistant II

A Brief Overview

Assists laboratory staff in routine tests used in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs phlebotomy on adults and children (venipuncture, finger and heel stick), handles all specimen processing, instructs patients on specimen collection, distributes lab reports, processes lab charges, handles telephone calls, and performs clerical duties as needed. In addition to the above : logs in and processes urine samples, CBC's, Sedrates, Rapid Streps, and serology specimens (with supervision); plates bacteriology cultures; keeps inventory and orders supplies as needed; trains new laboratory assistants.

Locations

Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance

What you will do

• Testing and Patient Care :
• Performs phlebotomy on adults and children (venipuncture, finger and heel stick).
• Assists with receiving, logging, and collecting specimens. Prepares specimens for testing.
• Assists with identification and labeling of specimens. Stores and distributes specimens.
• Instructs patients on proper specimen collection.
• Clerical Duties :
• Distributes lab, doctor and chart copies in a timely manner.
• Files pending laboratory request forms and purges file when necessary.
• Answers telephones, takes messages and provides routine laboratory information.
• Adheres fully to corporate policies governing voicemail, PC and network access as well as those protecting the privacy of Bay Valley patients.
• Supply Inventory and Maintenance :
• Performs simple daily maintenance on laboratory equipment; takes and record temperatures.
• Test timers for accuracy.
• Checks inventory of supplies and stocks incoming supplies; stocks drawing stations and fills pipet bins.
• Empties biohazard waste into designated containers and prepares waste for pick-up.
• Files completed laboratory reports, processes charges, reviews bills for accuracy and purges files.
• Training and Development :
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Enhances professional growth and development through in-service meetings and education programs.
• All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities :
• Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.
• Adheres to safety, P4P’s (if applicable), HIPAA and compliance policies.

Education Qualifications

Experience Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Providers

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

Lifting

Carrying

Working Environment

Blood Borne Pathogens

Travel Requirements

These principles apply to ALL employees :

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

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 $24.30 - $30.99 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.