Overview:

Our Laboratory is recruiting for a Laboratory Assistant III to help support the growing needs of the organization. The Laboratory is critical for a number of departments to diagnose, treat, and stabilize patients within their respective units. As a Laboratory Assistant III, you will play a crucial role in collecting specimen and providing the specimen to the Clinical Laboratory Scientists for processing.

Responsibilities:

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 III job descriptions, as assigned.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

 High School Diploma or equivalent.

 Two years of college preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

 Two years laboratory experience (including phlebotomy)

 Experience utilizing a Laboratory Information System, preferably Mysis, Evident.

 Knowledge of specimen send-outs and microbiology specimen processing, preferred

CERTIFICATIOS/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.

Hospital Description:

AHMC Seton Medical Center is a 377 bed facility with two campuses that has been serving the Northern San Mateo County and San Francisco County areas since 1965.