Stanford Health Care·Redwood City, California
The Outreach Lab Assistant is responsible for performing phlebotomy, specimen processing, and accessioning patient information into laboratory systems. They also monitor laboratory equipment, maintain records, and provide training to new staff members.
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A Brief Overview Under supervisor's, direction is responsible for accessioning, receiving, specimen processing and phlebotomy. Performs non-technical laboratory duties such as responding to patient and physician inquires, forwarding test results and distributing reports, sample preparation, equipment and machinery monitoring.
What you will do Accessions patient information into Laboratory information system(s).
Checks all requests for proper and accurate patient information Consults with Supervisor or Technologist if request is problematic.
Notifies physician, nursing unit, clinic, etc. if sample received is inappropriate or compromised.
Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Services Standard of the Hospitals.
Assists in the routine monitoring of laboratory equipment and temperature controlled units, as well as working conditions.
Reports any equipment problems or irregularities i.e. temperature reading is outside the assigned acceptable or established ranges.
Maintains assigned logs and records for all Laboratory transactions and information in accordance with department and regulatory requirements.
Performs all patients' draws in a timely and efficient manner.
Follows laboratory policy for all STAT draw requests.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens from patients according to the approved laboratory procedure.
Validates patient information, confirms patient identification, and obtains specimens utilizing the proper age-specific and sample type technique and equipment.
Provides training and orientation to new Lab Assistants.
Orients new employees to general lab procedures and trains them on non-technical duties.
Receives and processes all specimens following the approved laboratory procedures.
Ensures patient samples are distributed to the appropriate areas of the laboratory or routed to other hospital sections as required.
Resolves problems encountered in routine work using knowledge of department processes, protocols, and fundamentals of the services provided by the Laboratory.
Education Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience Qualifications 1 year of directly related experience
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities Ability to perform basic mathematics Ability to speak and write English effectively at a level appropriate for the job Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Licenses and Certifications CPT
These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and at least one year of directly related experience. A CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician) license is required for this position.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
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