Overview: The Laboratory Assistant III primarily performs laboratory specimen processing, specimen send outs and/or Microbiology specimen processing (including AFB processing).
Performs clerical and phlebotomy functions (including pediatric and nursery), as described in the Laboratory Assistant I and II job descriptions, as assigned.
Responsibilities: Performs specimen handling and processing (sorting, matching, prioritizing, centrifuging, and aliquoting) and/or microbiology specimen processing, plating and AFB processing.Performs specimen send-out protocol according to SOP.Prepares stains and reagents according to SOP.Performs phlebotomy functions, including adult, pediatric and neonates according to SOP as required.Performs and shares all the job responsibilities designated for the positions of Lab Assistant II and Lab Assistant I as assigned.Acts under the direction of the Laboratory Coordinators in other necessary activities if consistent with training, education, and professional ethics.
Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION: Two years of college preferred.EXPERIENCE: Two years laboratory experience (including phlebotomy)Experience utilizing a Laboratory Information System, preferably Misys.Knowledge of specimen send-outs and microbiology specimen processing, preferredCERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:Phlebotomy certification (CPT1) from a California Department of Health Services OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:Ability to perform all phlebotomy functions, including adult, pediatric and neonates.Familiarity with laboratory terminology.Basic typing skills.
Hospital Description: AHMC
– Seton Medical Center has a long tradition of providing patient-centered, quality care and a commitment to clinical excellence and our community.
Founded in 1893, the 357-bed medical center now serves 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical specialties, as well as emergency and urgent care services.
Its sister facility, Seton Coastside, is a 116-bed skilled nursing complex offering inpatient care and the only 24-hour standby Emergency Department on the Pacific Coast between Daly City and Santa Cruz.
We pride ourselves on improving the health and well-being of our patients, community, and populations, we serve with high quality community partnerships, and continuous innovation to our health care delivery system and this is why we need caring, committed people on our team
– like you.
Join us on our mission to deliver the safest and highest quality patient-centered care