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