Laboratory Assistant

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health & Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Health & Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Typical Duties

May use appropriate equipment for drawing blood samples during phlebotomy; check, record and process daily laboratory requests; instruct and assist patients in procedures for tests; use appropriate equipment for drawing blood samples during phlebotomy; maintain quality control records and prepare monthly reports; prepare special solutions, autoclave packs, media, and reagents; prepare patient specimens for referral laboratory; collect, inspect, prepare, dispense and sterilize lab equipment, media, reagents, and solutions; assist in the preparation of specimens for examination including staining of slides; receive, bottle and label specimens; perform electrocardiogram (ECG) tests; perform miscellaneous laboratory procedures such as assisting microbiologists with preparation during laboratory procedures and working within a group or committee on quality improvement projects; operate equipment such as scales, pH meters, mixers, autoclave, centrifuge and automatic dispensers; assist in bacteriological or chemical examinations; schedule patients for appointments; maintain supplies including ordering, receiving, stocking and distributing; perform basic clerical functions; maintain sanitary and orderly laboratory.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade with at least one (1) laboratory course in the physical or biological sciences.

Knowledge of: Basic math sufficient to maintain supply inventory and verify billing; laboratory terminology and technical equipment; practices, methods, and types of testing relating to biology and medicine; aseptic techniques for obtaining blood specimens; safety practices in handling chemicals.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; wash, clean and sterilize laboratory supplies and equipment; record log entries, label specimens, and maintain records and reports; communicate clearly and effectively in all forms of communications by using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; learn and understand HIPAA rules and regulations; view and document information in an electronic health record or other information management system; read, understand and follow instructions; sort, alphabetize, file and maintain records; retain and recall information; effectively work independently and in a team-oriented environment; use patience, tact, and courtesy when dealing with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; use technical equipment such as electrocardiograph, balances, centrifuge, pH meter, automatic diluter and autoclave; collect blood samples by skin or venipuncture methods; read and interpret test orders, instructions, equipment directions, laboratory methods and procedures; prepare bills.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Department of Public Health Certified Phlebotomy Technician license or a valid California Department of Public Health professional license that includes phlebotomy in the scope of practice (i.e. physicians, nurses, clinical lab scientists). The scope of practice for Medical Assistants includes drawing blood in a physician's office only.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 6

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision andlife).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 10/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific