Job Summary:Under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed person as authorized under California B&PC 1269, Laboratory Assistants II performs more complex procedures defined for laboratory assistants in the RRL, such as loading samples and assisting in the operation of laboratory instruments, monitoring overdue reports and resolving problem specimens.Essential Responsibilities:
Performs all the duties and responsibilities of an RRL Lab Assistant I
Prepares specimen for testing and/or send outs, including batching, creating wordlists/worksheet, pipetting, separating (serum/plasma/fluids) samples, removing fibrins/clots, centrifuging, aliquotting and preparing dilutions with the use of a calibrated pre-set pipettor
Takes inventory, orders, receives, unpacks, distributes, and stocks supplies as needed
Loads/unloads samples onto instruments, assists in the operation and monitoring of automated or semi-automated instruments, and notifies a CLS for any instrument alerts
Assists in the performance of quality control procedures and may transcribe QC results that have been previously recorded automatically by a testing instrument
Performs/assists in preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting function, pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory equipment/instruments, and alerts a CLS for any suspicious outlier
Reads and transcribes digital temperature, humidity, weights, etc. and alerts a CLS for any suspicious outlier
Monitors overdue/pending/incomplete test reports, researches, resolves and follows through on problem specimens or patient data problems per policies and procedures
Completes and maintains laboratory worksheets, preventive maintenance logs, specimen logs, labels, and other records, as required
Performs specimen preservation, fixation, harvesting, plating, and staining
Performs numerical matching or arrangement of pre-labeled metaphases, as applicable
Prepares cyto prep slides and/or cell blocks from specimens, as applicable
Trains and orients new employees as necessary
Performs other related duties (limited to non-licensed duties only) as necessary
Detailed/specific position description of job tasks/functions may be developed by each of the laboratory departments
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and the level of work being performed by the individuals assigned to this position and as such are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Basic Qualifications:Experience
One year experience within the last 3 years as a Laboratory Assistant in a high volume laboratory required.
Education
High School graduate/GED required.
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs.
Notes:
Duties includes client services tasks and may be required to work in Ancillary departments up to 50% based on operational needs.
Rotating Weekends
This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: RRL Lab Assistant II (On-call Night shift in North Hollywood, CA)LOCATION: North Hollywood, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 1302384External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.