The Laboratory Assistant performs technical procedures, quality control, and instrumentation maintenance within the clinical laboratory. They also assist with clerical duties and phlebotomy while ensuring the accuracy of patient reports under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
Requirements overview
The position prefers a high school graduate with at least one year of acute care experience. Candidates must be capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 30 lbs and standing for extended periods.
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Job Type: FullTime
Job Shift: Nights
Holiday Rotation:
Department: Laboratory
Reporting to the Laboratory Director, Operations Coordinator, Technical
Supervisors and Clinical Laboratory Scientists, the Laboratory Assistant II -
Chemistry/Micro/BB/Pathology is responsible for correctly and efficiently
performing technical procedures and Quality Control in one or more sections of
the Clinical laboratory, operating and maintaining instrumentation as assigned,
taking steps necessary to assure accurate reports, performing clerical and
phlebotomy tasks as needed. Note: The Laboratory Assistant works under the
direct supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientists, and all reports are
reviewed and co-signed by a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Every employee of
the laboratory at Doctors Medical Center is expected to promote the mission and
philosophy of the hospital by acting in a caring, courteous and confidential
manner towards patients, visitors, colleagues, and staff by performing their
duties and responsibilities according to the expected standards. Every member
of the Laboratory Staff is expected to perform their duties and to accept the
responsibility of the accuracy of their work as dictated in their Professional
Standards as Clinical Laboratory Scientists or Health Care Workers. Staff
members will maintain confidentiality of all reports, maintain the integrity of
identification of patient samples and will perform designated tasks which will
enable the laboratory to comply with all regulatory standards of Clinical and
Anatomic Laboratories.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education: High school graduate preferred.
Minimum Experience/Skills: One year of acute care experience, preferred
License/Certificates/Credentials: None
Physical Demands:
Frequent walking, standing
Lift/position up to 30 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force.
Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Touch, auditory and visual perception and acuity
Adequate vocal pitch and volume
Vision Requirements:
* Ability to read printed material, gauges, etc., clearly and accurately
Use of corrective lenses required if such lenses are needed to perform work
correctly.
Working Conditions:
* Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases, subject
to varying and unpredictable situation, emergency and crisis situations,
exposure to biohazard materials, increased stress due to multiple phones
calls and inquiries
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Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Hospital is committed to providing exceptional
patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our
team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part
of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of
our patients.
At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is
our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we
provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health,
professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and
programs include:
* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Generous paid time off
* Career development and continuing education opportunities
* Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
* Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
* Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home
insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
employment status
Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System,
is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the
Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a
67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive
inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide
range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and
trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens
services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive
care. Join our team!