Clinical Laboratory Assistant I - Temporary - Shift

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services, including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.

• Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care.
• Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months).
• Health Benefits coverage may be offered.

Position

Clinical Laboratory Assistant I - Shift

Compensation

The estimated pay for this position is $19.4925 to $26.1962. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.

Definition

Under supervision, performs routine phlebotomy consisting of venipuncture and capillary collections and performs various support services and activities at Kern Medical Center.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the entry level of the Clinical Laboratory Assistant flexible series. Positions in this classification typically perform supervised routine and repetitive tasks according to established procedures.

Incumbents may be promoted to the level of Clinical Laboratory Assistant II upon satisfactory completion of the competencies required, subject to recommendation by the department manager and the Hospital Chief Executive Officer and approval by the Director of Personnel.

Essential Functions

• Labels specimens;
• Performs arterial, venipuncture and capillary blood collections;
• Replenishes phlebotomy supplies on carts and at draw stations, as needed;
• Transports specimens within hospital and off-site to ancillary locations;
• Provides laboratory information to clients either by phone or in person;
• Inputs information into lab computer, prints patient reports, daily information and monitors laboratory sample collection information;
• Maintains a clean work area;
• Maintains and cleans laboratory equipment;
• Maintains and stocks supplies as directed;
• Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age.

Other Functions

• Assist with training new personnel;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Courses in chemistry, anatomy, biology or related physical science are desirable.

AND

Possession and maintenance of current State of California Department of Health Services issued Phlebotomy Technician I or II certificate. (Chapter 3, Division 2 of the Business and Profession's Code and Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations).

OR

Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee Certificate.

AND

Appointees not possessing the American Heart Association Responder or Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the RQI Responder certification within 60 days of employment. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency.

Knowledge of

Basic phlebotomy methods and techniques; fundamentals of physical and life sciences universal precautions; sterile technique; use and care of laboratory equipment.

Ability to

Understand and follow written and oral instructions; perform routine and repetitive laboratory tasks; organize and prioritize basic tasks; operate microcomputer, associated software and peripheral equipment; communicate effectively and work well with others.

Supplemental

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

All Kern County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec.3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2-Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following a significant emergency or disaster.

If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.