Laboratory Assistant

Company: Epic Care
Location: Castro Valley
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Epic Care began as a single physician practice in San Leandro, CA, and quickly grew to a group of board-certified hematologists and oncologists. Since that time, the practice has remained an independent, physician-led group and has grown into a dynamic, multi-specialty organization of more than 55 physicians located throughout the Bay Area. Epic Care's mission is to deliver high-quality, personalized, value-driven care for our patients and their families. We recognize that increased access to care is essential to a high-quality patient experience. Plus, we achieve that goal with multiple locations and service options under one roof. Join our team as we innovate both in clinical and practice operations Position Summary Perform routine medical lab tests for the diagnosis and treatment of patients as directed by the clinicians and lab director. Responsibilities Perform specimen collection, venipuncture, and injections Maintain daily, weekly, monthly logs and records Run daily QC and perform routine maintenance on hematology analyzer for physicians for CLS review and approve patient processing Accept results automatically recorded by the hematology analyzer in LIS for physician review Perform quarterly proficiency testing Perform waived lab tests Process and send out specimens to reference labs Assist bone marrow biopsies and prepare specimens for transport Place and track inventory orders and supplies Maintain organization and cleanliness of lab facility Perform other duties as assigned Requirements High School Diploma or GED - Required Completion of Clinical Medical Assistant program with Phlebotomy OR Certified Medical Assistant- Required CA Phlebotomy License - Required Benefits and Perks Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for Full & Part Time Employees FSA, HSA, Transit and Dependent Care Pre-Tax Programs Company Paid Life Insurance LTD & Self and Dependent Life Insurance Programs 401k Retirement & Matching Plan Generous PTO and Paid Holidays Continuing Education Reimbursement Program BLS/CPR Training for Eligible Positions Employee Recognition Program No Evenings, Weekends, or On-Call Hours And Much More It is the policy of Epic Care to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, family status (including pregnancy), marital status, military status, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors. Epic Care is an Alcohol and Drug-Free workplace. Learn more about Epic Care https://epic-care.com/careers/ Our mission is safe patient care; we require all our employees to be vaccinated as such vaccinations are available and subject to the narrow exceptions provided by applicable law.

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