Lab Assistant II, Laboratories-Clinical, Per Diem, Nights

ABOUT MARINHEALTHAre 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 CenterCompensation Range:$34.13 - $40.70Work Shift:8 Hour (nights) (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:0Job Description Summary:Under close supervision at the trainee level (Lab Assistant I) and general supervision at the workinglevels (Laboratory Assistant II and III), procures blood specimens, (inpatient and outpatient),processes specimens, performs and processes EKG's, and assists licensed laboratory staff orphysician/nursing staff by performing a variety of technical and support duties including outpatientregistration of patients or drop-off specimens. . Laboratory Assistant I's are expected to progress tothe Laboratory Assistant II level after no less than six months and no more than one year ofsatisfactory on-the-job experience. Laboratory Assistant II is distinguished from the Lab AssistantIII level in that incumbents of the latter are CPT II certified by the State of California to performarterial blood gas drawing. Laboratory Assistant III's are also always competent to perform dutiesin either the dispatch or specimen processing sections of the Lab, or both, as well as all the duties asa Lab Assistant II.Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:EDUCATIONHigh School diploma or equivalent preferredEXPERIENCELaboratory Assistant II: Six months to one year of experience in the classification ofLab Assistant I in MGH Service, or a minimum of one year ofexperience as a Lab Assistant or in a similar capacity,preferably in an acute care environment, including experiencein venous and capillary blood sampling is required. Arterialpuncture and EKG experience preferred.LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONSBasic Life Support Required within 90 days of hireCert Phlebotomy Tech I OR Cert Phlebotomy Tech II Required 2 at hireIntegrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hirePREREQUISITE SKILLS1. Ability to work in teams in which all members are mutually accountable2. Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, patients, andphysicians3. Capable of organizing multiple tasks, using time management skills and attention todetail4. Proficient in blood specimen procurement, venous and capillary5. Knowledge of microbiological techniques and terminology preferred6. Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac drugs preferred7. Knowledge of blood/body fluid precautions8. Basic computer knowledge with ability to do data entry and retrieval9. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills10. Ability to read, speak, write, understand, and follow English and written instructions11. Responsible for learning and maintaining current knowledge of hospital polices anddepartment policies and procedures. Responsible for performing job within theparameters of these policies and procedures: the following examples are not inclusiveof all policies:a. Follow all appropriate Blood and Body Fluid Precautionsb. Follow turnaround time policiesc. Use Lean -Six Sigma work flow methodsd. Use "First Touch" in interactions with patientsAccommodation:Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org.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: