Laboratory Assistant II (#RH4902)
$22.13-$26.90 Hourly / $3,836.27-$4,663.02 Monthly / $46,035.34-$55,956.24 Yearly

Under general supervision, operates and maintains complex laboratory equipment, draws blood, performs routine laboratory assignments; and does related other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

This is the journey level in the Laboratory Assistant series. Employees work under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Working hours may vary as employees are rotated through different shifts, each starting and ending at varying times.

• Prepares and calibrates reagents; prepares and matches blood specimens with test request forms; enters patient identification information into computer.
• Maintains laboratory equipment following manufacture's instructions; monitors performance of equipment, recalibrating and replacing worn seals electrodes, etc. as needed.
• Maintains and performs quality control; reports unusual results or discrepancies to licensed technologist.
• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of drawing blood; administers oral solutions to patients.
• Performs routine laboratory assignments; prepares and stains slides; aliquots urine specimens; centrifuges blood and other specimens.
• May assist Medical Technician.

Experience: One year performing duties equivalent to a Laboratory Assistant I in San Joaquin County.

Certification: Possession of a State of California Phlebotomy Certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I.

NOTE: Any phlebotomist who has on-the-job experience as of April 19, 2003 has until April 9, 2006 to meet the California requirements of forty (40) hours lecture/practical draws and exam for California certificate prior to hire. Current employees must meet the same criteria as of April 9, 2006 and provide evidence of Certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I.

Phlebotomy methods and techniques; methods and materials used in a medical or science laboratory; basic laboratory testing procedures; universal laboratory precautions; use and care of common types of laboratory equipment; general hospital procedures.

Operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment; perform venipunctures and skin punctures; accurately label samples and record information; operate computer, associated software and peripheral equipment; understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; follow general office procedures; read job related material; maintain accurate records; maintain safe working conditions by complying to established safety policies and procedures.

Mobility-Frequent operating keyboard, standing for long periods, walking; occasional sitting for long periods, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, driving, climbing stairs. Lifting-Frequent lifting 5 pounds or less; occasional lifting 5 to 30 pounds. Vision-Frequent overall vision, eye/hand coordination, reading/close-up work, field of vision/peripheral; occasional color perception, depth perception. Dexterity-Frequent reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, writing; occasional holding. Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing normal speech; frequent hearing on the telephone, talking in person, talking on the telephone; occasional hearing faint sounds. Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision-making, concentration, working alone; frequent public contact, occasional exposure to trauma, grief, death, exposure to hazardous materials. Special Requirements-May require working weekends/nights; working alone; Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold, heat (indoor), hazardous materials.