Medical Laboratory Assistant II

Salary : $71,970.08 - $86,902.40 Annually

Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA

Job Type : Full-Time / Part-Time

Job Number : 25-R74-C

Department : Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Valley Medical Center

Opening Date : 10 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : 01

Description

Under supervision, prepares specimens for medical laboratory tests and performs related functions.

Please Note : Applicants who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an online written examination on Thursday, December 4, 2025, through Tuesday, December 11, 2025.

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Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.

O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.

St. Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.

Regional Medical Center - Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 258-bed hospital that is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San José, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions for more than 60 years. Since the SCVH integration of RMC effective 4 / 1 / 25, RMC has expanded the critical services including Level II trauma, Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center and STEMI care, and has been seeing an increased number of emergency visits and inpatient volume.

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Typical Tasks

• Admits and accessions specimens into information systems;
• Labels, centrifuges and aliquots specimens;
• Prepares blood components, reagents and culture media to be used in performing laboratory tests;
• Reads and records temperatures and other quality control data, checks alarm systems on refrigerators, incubators and other laboratory equipment;
• May perform phlebotomy on adult and pediatric patients;
• Performs pre-analytical preparation of specimens;
• Responds to and initiates telephone communications regarding test results, procedures, identification of specimens and classification of orders;
• When assigned to the morgue, may assist pathologists in the performance of autopsy duties, admitting and releasing bodies and conducting body census;
• Directs patients to the appropriate services throughout the organization;
• Operates automated specimen transport and pre-analytical systems;
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment;
• Troubleshoots laboratory equipment and reports problems to the appropriate supervisor;
• Performs weekly, monthly, and semi-annual chemical safety monitoring;
• Keeps laboratory and laboratory equipment in an orderly and sanitary condition;
• Removes waste including biomedical, chemical and regular waste;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

A certificate in Phlebotomy issued by the State of California is required for some positions.

Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities would normally be acquired through successful completion of high school or its equivalency including or supplemented by courses in high school science plus one year of experience in medical laboratory services equivalent to the Medical Laboratory Assistant I. One year of college including a course in chemistry or a related laboratory science would be considered an equivalent substitution for the year of experience.

A valid California driver's license is required at time of appointment.

Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed below.

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits

The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account

The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D

The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial / legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness

The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement

A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Please include the name of employers, job titles, dates of employment, and hours worked per week for questions asking about work experience.

Do you understand these requirements?

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Do you possess a current Certificate in Phlebotomy issued by the State of California?

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Please list your Phlebotomy Certificate. Please list the number, where it was obtained, and the expiration date.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

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How many years of experience do you have equivalent to a Medical Laboratory Assistant I?

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Describe your Medical Laboratory Assistant I or equivalent experience. Please include the name of employer, job title, job duties, dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and duties performed. If no experience, write "n / a".

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Do you possess on year of college including a course in chemistry or a related laboratory science?

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If you answered yes to the above question, please name the college chemistry or related laboratory science courses taken. If none, write N / A.

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Please complete this survey carefully. Your responses will determine whether or not you will be referred for a specific position (i.e., geographical location). Please place a mark next to the location(s) in which you would be willing to work.

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Please identify the hospital you are currently working at. If none, please select n / a.

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How did you find out about this job?

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If you selected an event / fair or other in the question above. Please specify. If not, type n / a.

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