Clinical Lab Assistant

$54,080 - $54,080/Yr

Centurion Health - Norwalk, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Norwalk, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Clinical Lab Assistant at Centurion Health is responsible for performing various non-technical laboratory procedures under the supervision of the Supervising Clinical Laboratory Technologist. This role is essential in supporting laboratory operations at Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, California, ensuring accurate specimen collection and processing while maintaining laboratory equipment and records.

Responsibilities

• Collecting specimens (drawing blood)
• Processing and preparing specimens for testing and shipping
• Assisting in laboratory clerical duties
• Cleaning and caring for laboratory equipment
• Preparing simple laboratory reagents
• Operating simple laboratory equipment
• Using the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to order tests, print reports, and data log
• Using the Physician Ordering System (POS) for scheduling blood draws and ordering tests
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• California Phlebotomy license in good standing
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related field
• Willingness to participate in on-the-job training
• Ability to pass drug screen and criminal background check

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance