Laboratory Assistant II, Laboratories-Clinical, Full-Time, Evenings 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Greenbrae, CA

ABOUT MARINHEALTH

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare's most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Company:

Marin General Hospital dba

MarinHealth Medical Center Compensation Range:

$34.13 - $40.70

Work Shift:

8 Hour (evenings) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

Under close supervision at the trainee level (Lab Assistant I) and general supervision at the working levels (Laboratory Assistant II and III), procures blood specimens, (inpatient and outpatient), processes specimens, performs and processes EKG's, and assists licensed laboratory staff or physician/nursing staff by performing a variety of technical and support duties including outpatient registration of patients or drop-off specimens. . Laboratory Assistant I's are expected to progress to the Laboratory Assistant II level after no less than six months and no more than one year of satisfactory on-the-job experience. Laboratory Assistant II is distinguished from the Lab Assistant III level in that incumbents of the latter are CPT II certified by the State of California to perform arterial blood gas drawing. Laboratory Assistant III's are also always competent to perform duties in either the dispatch or specimen processing sections of the Lab, or both, as well as all the duties as a Lab Assistant II.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

EXPERIENCE

Laboratory Assistant II:

Six months to one year of experience in the classification of Lab Assistant I in MGH Service, or a minimum of one year of experience as a Lab Assistant or in a similar capacity, preferably in an acute care environment, including experience in venous and capillary blood sampling is required. Arterial puncture and EKG experience preferred.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support Required within 90 days of hire Cert Phlebotomy Tech I OR Cert Phlebotomy Tech II Required 2 at hire Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire

PREREQUISITE SKILLS 1.

Ability to work in teams in which all members are mutually accountable 2. Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, patients, and physicians 3. Capable of organizing multiple tasks, using time management skills and attention to detail 4. Proficient in blood specimen procurement, venous and capillary 5. Knowledge of microbiological techniques and terminology preferred 6. Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac drugs preferred 7. Knowledge of blood/body fluid precautions 8. Basic computer knowledge with ability to do data entry and retrieval 9. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills 10. Ability to read, speak, write, understand, and follow English and written instructions 11. Responsible for learning and maintaining current knowledge of hospital polices and department policies and procedures. Responsible for performing job within the parameters of these policies and procedures: the following examples are not inclusive of all policies: a. Follow all appropriate Blood and Body Fluid Precautions b. Follow turnaround time policies c. Use Lean -Six Sigma work flow methods d. Use "First Touch" in interactions with patients Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email [email protected] to initiate the process. MarinHealth is a diverse community of people with many different talents. We seek candidates whose work experience has prepared them to contribute to our professional, C.A.R.E.S standards (Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety) . These behavioral standards help us create a healing environment for patients and colleagues alike. By committing to them and holding ourselves accountable, we can build trust and ensure clear communication. At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, and we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment. The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.