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lab assistant Pleasanton, CA

University HealthCare Alliance

Full Time Pleasanton, CA 26.620192307692307 - 21.720192307692308 USD HOURLY Today

Job description

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance job.

A Brief Overview
Assist laboratory staff in routine tests used in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Perform phlebotomy on adults and children (venipuncture, finger and heel stick), handle all specimen processing, instruct patients on specimen collection, distribute lab reports, process lab charges, handles telephone calls, and perform clerical duties as needed. In addition to the above: log in and process urine samples, CBC's, Sedrates, Rapid Streps, and serology specimens (with supervision); plate bacteriology cultures; keep inventory and order supplies as needed; train new laboratory assistants.

Locations
Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance

What you will do

Testing and Patient Care
Perform phlebotomy on adults and children (venipuncture, finger and heel stick).
Assist with receiving, logging, and collecting specimens. Prepare specimens for testing.
Assist with identification and labeling of specimens. Store and distribute specimens.
Instruct patients on proper specimen collection.
Clerical Duties
Distribute lab, doctor and chart copies in a timely manner.
File pending laboratory request forms and purge file when necessary.
Answer telephones, take messages and provide routine laboratory information.
Adhere fully to corporate policies governing voicemail, PC and network access as well as those protecting the privacy of Bay Valley patients.
Supply Inventory and Maintenance
Perform simple daily maintenance on laboratory equipment; take and record temperatures.
Test timers for accuracy.
Check inventory of supplies and stock incoming supplies; stock drawing stations and fill pipet bins.
Empty biohazard waste into designated containers and prepare waste for pick-up.
File completed laboratory reports, process charges, review bills for accuracy and purge files.
Training and Development
Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
Enhance professional growth and development through in-service meetings and education programs.
All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities (1, 2):
Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.
Adheres to safety, P4P’s (if applicable), HIPAA and compliance policies.

Education Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Post-high school completion of a technical institute accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant diploma program.

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years phlebotomist, certified medical assistant or EMT recent work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Verbal and written communication skills demonstrate courtesy, compassion and helpfulness in a professional manner towards employees, patients and patient families.
Computer skills to include keyboarding, mouse movement and computer data entry skills to enter patient information.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy and EMR systems.
Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative and collaborative manner.
Requires concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions.
See attached for physical requirements

Licenses and Certifications

None

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

Occasional Sitting.
Constant Walking.
Constant Standing.
Constant Bending.
Frequent Squatting.
Occasional Climbing.
Occasional Kneeling.
Seldom Crawling.
Constant Hand Use.
Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
Frequent Grasping.
Occasional Fine Manipulation.
Frequent Pushing and Pulling.
Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level).
Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist).
Constant Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus).

Lifting

Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.

Carrying

Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.

Working Environment

Seldom Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment.
Constant Working around equipment and machinery.
Seldom Walking on uneven ground.
Seldom Exposure to excessive noise.
Seldom Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness.
Seldom Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals.
Seldom Working at heights.
Frequent Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
Seldom Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
Frequent Use of respirator.
Constant Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, etc..

Blood Borne Pathogens

Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

Travel Requirements

20% travel:

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $21.72 - $26.62 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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