Laboratory Assistant II, Laboratories-Clinical, Part-Time, (28 Hour Week), Nights

ABOUT MARINHEALTH

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Company:
Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:
$34.13 - $40.70

Work Shift:
8 Hour (nights) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
28

Job Description Summary:
Under close supervision at the trainee level (Lab Assistant I) and general supervision at the working

levels (Laboratory Assistant II and III), procures blood specimens, (inpatient and outpatient),

processes specimens, performs and processes EKG's, and assists licensed laboratory staff or

physician/nursing staff by performing a variety of technical and support duties including outpatient

registration of patients or drop-off specimens. . Laboratory Assistant I’s are expected to progress to

the Laboratory Assistant II level after no less than six months and no more than one year of

satisfactory on-the-job experience. Laboratory Assistant II is distinguished from the Lab Assistant

III level in that incumbents of the latter are CPT II certified by the State of California to perform

arterial blood gas drawing. Laboratory Assistant III’s are also always competent to perform duties

in either the dispatch or specimen processing sections of the Lab, or both, as well as all the duties as

a Lab Assistant II.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:
EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

EXPERIENCE

Laboratory Assistant II: Six months to one year of experience in the classification of

Lab Assistant I in MGH Service, or a minimum of one year of

experience as a Lab Assistant or in a similar capacity,

preferably in an acute care environment, including experience

in venous and capillary blood sampling is required. Arterial

puncture and EKG experience preferred.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support Required within 90 days of hire

Cert Phlebotomy Tech I OR Cert Phlebotomy Tech II Required 2 at hire

Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

1. Ability to work in teams in which all members are mutually accountable

2. Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, patients, and

physicians

3. Capable of organizing multiple tasks, using time management skills and attention to

detail

4. Proficient in blood specimen procurement, venous and capillary

5. Knowledge of microbiological techniques and terminology preferred

6. Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac drugs preferred

7. Knowledge of blood/body fluid precautions

8. Basic computer knowledge with ability to do data entry and retrieval

9. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

10. Ability to read, speak, write, understand, and follow English and written instructions

11. Responsible for learning and maintaining current knowledge of hospital polices and

department policies and procedures. Responsible for performing job within the

parameters of these policies and procedures: the following examples are not inclusive

of all policies:
a. Follow all appropriate Blood and Body Fluid Precautions

b. Follow turnaround time policies

c. Use Lean –Six Sigma work flow methods

d. Use “First Touch” in interactions with patients

Accommodation:
Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or

TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org

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C.A.R.E.S. Standards:
MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations:
To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation:
The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.