Medical Lab Assistant II (MLA) - Lab - Administration

Rady Children's Hospital2 months ago
Rancho San Diego, CA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor the Medical Laboratory Assistant II is responsible for a variety of specimen collections on children both inpatients & outpatients, processing tests, referral test analysis preparation & shipping registration & lab test order entry hospital/departmental computer procedures Microbiology specimen processing & departmental instrument maintenance. Working behind the scenes, the MLA II helps to save lives every day!

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Love for science!
  • The ability to remain calm under stress
  • Problem solver
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma, G.E.D. or Equivalent
  • One year of experience
  • Phlebotomy certificate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two years of experience
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA)
  • Prior pediatric experience in phlebotomy, specimen accessioning and processing, patient registration and lab test order entry in a clinical laboratory under a qualified Director.

Salary

Salary: USD 52000 - 71000 per year

Experience

Experience: 3 years required

Required Skills

Processing Tests
Phlebotomy
Microbiology Specimen Processing
Hospital/Departmental Computer Procedures
Attention to Detail
Specimen Accessioning
Flexibility
Calm under Stress
Problem Solving