What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant-Clinic position at County of Tulare?
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
May use appropriate equipment for drawing blood samples during phlebotomy; check, record and process daily laboratory requests; instruct and assist patients in procedures for tests; use appropriate equipment for drawing blood samples during phlebotomy; maintain quality control records and prepare monthly reports; prepare special solutions, autoclave packs, media, and reagents; prepare patient specimens for referral laboratory; collect, inspect, prepare, dispense and sterilize lab equipment, media, reagents, and solutions; assist in the preparation of specimens for examination including staining of slides; receive, bottle and label specimens; perform electrocardiogram (ECG) tests; perform miscellaneous laboratory procedures such as assisting microbiologists with preparation during laboratory procedures and working within a group or committee on quality improvement projects; operate equipment such as scales, pH meters, mixers, autoclave, centrifuge and automatic dispensers; assist in bacteriological or chemical examinations; schedule patients for appointments; maintain supplies including ordering, receiving, stocking and distributing; perform basic clerical functions; maintain sanitary and orderly laboratory.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade with at least one (1) laboratory course in the physical or biological sciences.
Knowledge of: Basic math sufficient to maintain supply inventory and verify billing; laboratory terminology and technical equipment; practices, methods, and types of testing relating to biology and medicine; aseptic techniques for obtaining blood specimens; safety practices in handling chemicals.
Skill/Ability to:Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; wash, clean and sterilize laboratory supplies and equipment; record log entries, label specimens, and maintain records and reports; communicate clearly and effectively in all forms of communications by using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; learn and understand HIPAA rules and regulations; view and document information in an electronic health record or other information management system; read, understand and follow instructions; sort, alphabetize, file and maintain records; retain and recall information; effectively work independently and in a team-oriented environment; use patience, tact, and courtesy when dealing with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; use technical equipment such as electrocardiograph, balances, centrifuge, pH meter, automatic diluter and autoclave; collect blood samples by skin or venipuncture methods; read and interpret test orders, instructions, equipment directions, laboratory methods and procedures; prepare bills.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Department of Public Health Certified Phlebotomy Technician license or a valid California Department of Public Health professional license that includes phlebotomy in the scope of practice (i.e. physicians, nurses, clinical lab scientists). The scope of practice for Medical Assistants includes drawing blood in a physician's office only.
Salary : $43,691 - $53,248
