Outreach Lab Assistant III

Job TitleOutreach Lab Assistant IIILocationPalo AltoJob #56873Department NameVIROLOGY LABJob TypeFull TimeSchedule0500-1330 wed-sunBargaining UnitNONEJob Description:Under supervisor's direction ithe Outreach Lab Tech is responsible for accessioning, receiving, and specimen processing. Responsible for non-technical laboratory duties such as responding to patient and physician inquiries, using good C-I-CARE. Prepares samples. Maintains equipment, recording results appropriately.Essential FunctionsAccessions patient information into laboratory information system(s) Checks all requests for proper andaccurate patient information. Consults with Supervisor or Technologist if request is problematic. Notifiesphysician, nursing unit, clinic, etc. if sample received is inappropriate or compromised.Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operatingprocedures, and Services Standard of the Hospitals.Assists in the routine monitoring of laboratory equipment and temperature-controlled units.Reports equipment problems or irregularities.Maintains the assigned logs and records for all laboratory transactions and information in accordance withdepartment and regulatory requirements.Performs other duties as assigned.Provides training and orientation to new Lab Assistants Orients new employees to general lab proceduresand trains them on non-technical duties.Receives and processes all specimens/samples following the proper laboratory procedures. Ensures patient samples are distributed to the appropriate areas of the laboratory or routed to other hospital departments as required.Resolves problems encountered in routine work using knowledge of department processes, protocols andfundamentals of the services provided by the Laboratory.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.Job Qualifications:This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy, growing infectious disease lab.Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent