Laboratory Assistant (Certified Phlebotomy Technician)

• Have experience working in a fast-paced laboratory.
• Have experience utilizing Laboratory Information Systems or Electronic Health Records.
• Possess a strong track record of providing excellent customer service.
• Have the ability to converse fluently in English and Spanish.

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1. Verifies identity of patients to have blood drawn; instructs patients regarding sample collection requirements and procedures; and draws blood from patients either by venipuncture or capillary puncture for the purpose of collecting specimens to be analyzed.
2. Logs in specimens; assigns specimen accession numbers; creates labels; time stamps laboratory forms or requisitions; stores specimens for subsequent processing; and prepares specimens for transport to other laboratories.
3. Prepares primary plantings of specimens for bacteriological studies and centrifuges specimens in preparation for bacteriological and chemical testing and analysis.
4. Follows safety guidelines at all times in accordance with the Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions.
5. Learns clinical or public health laboratory terminology and procedures, as well as specimens that are required for standard procedures and analyses.
6. Responds to in-person and telephone requests from providers, patients, clinic staff, private and state laboratory personnel, and the public; determines what information can be given to the public and that which should be given only to licensed professional staff; and maintains confidentiality of records.
7. Performs laboratory-related clerical duties including filing, recordkeeping, entering data into computer database, and distributing test results to appropriate requesting sites.
8. Checks standard laboratory supplies inventory to assure adequate inventory levels and either places supply orders or notifies supervisor when orders need to be placed.
9. Cleans laboratory working surfaces and disposes of biohazardous waste in accordance with the department's waste management plan.

Possession of a valid Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.

For information on obtaining a certificate as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician please go to http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/lfs/pages/phlebotomist.aspx

Knowledge of: venipuncture techniques and Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions; common laboratory equipment, methods, and procedures; fundamentals of chemistry and biology; infectious agents and diseases; metric system weights and measures; and filing and recordkeeping systems.

Ability to: perform venipuncture safely; learn laboratory and medical terminology; learn and apply specialized laboratory techniques and procedures; maintain accurate manual records and computer databases; perform basic keyboarding; learn and maintain computer competency in programs used in the department; complete work according to industry and safety protocols; follow detailed oral and written directions, precautions, and procedures; perform basic mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions; calculate metric weights and volumes; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public; maintain confidentiality of patient records; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Desirable Qualifications:

• One year of venipuncture experience in a medical setting.
• Bilingual in medical terminology in both English and Spanish.
• The ability to converse fluently in English and Spanish may be required for some positions. Note: If you indicated on your application that you are bilingual, Human Resources will place you on the employment list for a job requiring bilingual skills. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications, in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:  

1. Review Applications: To determine those applicants who meet the employment standards and are willing to work under the specific job conditions.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: A candidate's final score and rank on the eligible list will be determined by the information provided on their supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 candidates.