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Medical Lab Assistant II - Lab - Administration

Rady Children's Hospital

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • $27.31–$38 Per Hour

Highlights

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. Prior pediatric experience in phlebotomy, specimen accessioning and processing, patient registration and lab test order entry in a clinical laboratory under a qualified Director.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Diego, CA
IndustryHealthcare Services
Salary$27.31–$38 Per Hour
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1954
Websitehttp://www.rchsd.org/

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 (American Heart Association)

Prior pediatric experience in phlebotomy, specimen accessioning and processing, patient registration and lab test order entry in a clinical laboratory under a qualified Director.

The current salary range for this position is $27.31 to $38.00

A candidate's placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children's Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

About Company

Our Mission
To restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy.

Our Vision
We will be a leader, recognized nationally and internationally, for excellence in patient care, education, research and advocacy.

Rady Children's: Growing with our Community
On August 19, 1954, Rady Children's officially opened to receive its first 12 patients. Since then, nearly 2 million sick and injured children have been treated here. As San Diego has grown, so has our commitment to offering comprehensive care to our community's children. We are the county's only hospital dedicated solely to pediatrics and the region's designated pediatric trauma center. Parents and children come to Rady Children's from across the country to see our nationally renowned physicians. And our focus on research and innovation is helping our patients to receive state-of-the-art care. We believe equally in keeping children well. Through our Center for Healthier Communities and the Chadwick Center for Children and Families, we strive to offer families the promise of a healthier future. And we continue to grow, our new Acute Care Pavilion will help ensure that we will never turn a child away for lack of space.