Under the clinical direction of the Physician Lab Director, the Medical Technologist, and the Director of Nursing Services the Laboratory Assistant obtains and processes specimens. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for documenting all activities, monitoring supplies, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing.
Reports to:
Direct/Administrative: Clinic Administrator or designee
Technical /Clinical: Physician Lab Director / Medical Technologist / Director of Nursing Services
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
2. Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health Services, Laboratory Field Services Branch.
3. Two years as a Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT I) is desired.
Laboratory Assistant II must meet the following additional requirements:
1. Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR Policy.
2. Should possess the ability to effectively attend to patients of various age groups, including infants, adults, and individuals with disabilities.
3. Fluency in English (speaks, read and write).
4. Fluency in Spanish (speaks, translate, read and write).
5. Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations.
6. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.
7. Demonstrate skills in the performance of specimen receiving, centrifuging, labeling, logging, sorting and racking.
8. Must maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
9. Displays proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).
10. Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).
Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) issued by the California Dept. of Public Health
- Two years experience as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (desired)
- Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Ability to attend to patients of various age groups, including infants, adults, and individuals with disabilities
- Fluency in English (speak, read, write)
- Fluency in Spanish (speak, translate, read, write)
- Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of patient/client information
- Skills in specimen receiving, centrifuging, labeling, logging, sorting and racking
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
- Demonstrate proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of training
- Current California driver's license, insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record (if required to drive on the job)
What We Do
Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) is one of the nation's largest community health centers. We are a nonprofit organization, focused on preventing and alleviating health issues. While our patients are united by their experience of medical need, they come from every walk of life and background. The mission of Northeast Valley Health Corporation is to provide quality, safe and comprehensive healthcare to the medically underserved residents of Los Angeles County, particularly in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys, in a manner that is sensitive to the economic, social, cultural and linguistic needs of the community.
