Laboratory Technical Assistant

Description:

Dameron Hospital is a fully accredited, non-profit, 200+ bed community hospital providing acute and tertiary level care to San Joaquin County residents. Now managed by Adventist Health, our hospital remains committed to providing the high quality care that has earned various state and national recognitions, as well as numerous awards and accolades. The hospital has also been designated by Blue Shield of California as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery and for Knee and Hip Replacements as part of the Blue Distinction® Centers for Specialty Care program. In addition to being a top-rated joint replacement center in the Stockton area, and the county's leading orthopedic hospital, Dameron has also been recognized as a Top Performer for its Quality Metrics by The Joint Commission.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: processes all patient test requests to include verifying the correct identity of all specimens, evaluating specimen quality, preparing specimens for testing if required and distributing to appropriate testing areas. Performs order entry for all test orders using the laboratory computer system, recognizing and resolving problems as they arise. Responds to hospital and computer “Down Time Notices” to ensure minimal service disruption. Identify and separate specimens to be referred to outside laboratories. Monitor the Computerized Tube System. Labels and accessions all patient specimens accurately and maintains accurate records. Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations, also be able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures. Must participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include the wearing of a respirator. Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment. This is a union position. Salary range $24.53-$30.48 hourly

Requirements:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred; Graduation/Certification from an appropriate Medical Assistant school preferred; Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year in hospital/medical office and/or laboratory setting. Knowledge of word processing/computer and transcription systems. Minimum typing speed: 45 wpm preferred. Must be able to work under periods of moderate pressure and emergency situations.

Licenses/Certificates: Valid California Driver License;
Maintains: a satisfactory driving record, car insurance, cellular phone, and personal vehicle in good working condition.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA and HI) or the option of COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing (required in OR), etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.