Lab Assistant I, Alameda County, Ca.

Humanizing Healthcare on Demand.
BayPLS revolutionizes healthcare by providing personalized services to both corporate entities and individuals. Our services are characterized by a compassionate and friendly approach that sets us apart from the rest.
Our client base includes government agencies, hospitals, nursing homes, medical research companies, pro sports teams, as well as individuals seeking healthcare services at their homes or workplace.
Position Summary
Bay Area PLS is a mobile phlebotomy company providing professional blood draws, vaccinations and Covid-19 testing to individuals in the comfort of their own homes, as well as entities such as medical research companies, home health agencies, government agencies, and many more. We take pride in collecting samples as efficiently and painlessly as possible, while complying with all safety rules and regulations and preserving the integrity of all samples for delivery to the testing laboratory.

• Lab Assistant I’s have the ability to:
• Draw blood
• Has a CPT licensed experience with less than 1 year - $23 - 24.99 per hour
• Can only process blood with supervision
• Lab Assistant I:

The Night Shift (7pm - 5am) caps out at $24 per hour since they are not working at a Patient Service Center and will be waiting at their house for calls to draw blood.Shifts

• 7pm - 5am
• 2pm - 7pm
• 10:30am - 7pm
• 5am - 1:30pm

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain California CPT license in a valid and current status at all times while employed with BayPLS.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Record, collect and document required pertinent data including uploading of specimen and paperwork photos and entry of notes providing a clear description of the work performed for all jobs.
• Ensure specimen integrity by identifying tubes needed to perform request
• Maintain professional appearance, attitude and communication at all times with patients, clients, coworkers BayPLS administrators and anyone else encountered while working.
• Remain able and willing to travel in a personal vehicle during BayPLS business hours to any location within the greater bay area service area for both sample collection and drop off.
• Always follow CLSI standards, BayPLS Standard Operating Procedures and county / police agency issued venipuncture checklist guidelines with regard to all blood specimen collection practices.
• Remain flexible to be reassigned or deployed to other locations or tasks according to business need during days / times of availability.
• Submit to background check and Live Scan as required by police agencies and counties to obtain clearance to enter Jails, hospitals and police department facilities.
• Maintain active registration and insurance on personal vehicles
• Ensure that adequate supply and current expiration dates are maintained at all times to accommodate daily job volume and that equipment remains functional and well kept.
• Patients that are difficult to draw such as IV drug users with damaged veins, combative / special needs patients (with assistance as needed),
• All patient ages
• Patient collection methods vary: such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, etc.
• Review all details of all appointments in advance and resolve questions or get clarification by close of business the evening before when possible.
• Testify in court when subpoenaed to give testimony on details of jobs you were present at.
• Maintain supplies and equipment such as forensic blood draw kits, forms and venipuncture materials, ensuring adequate supply and current expiration dates at all times.
• Remain able and willing to collect blood from:
• Respond consistently to dispatch calls during day / time blocks of availability by receiving and confirming the call, reporting ETA to the requesting police agency and arriving at the requested location ASAP and under the contracted arrival time - (30 or 45 minutes depending upon contract area). Always following all traffic laws and driving safely.
• Patients known to be actively infected, symptomatic or asymptomatic with COVID-19 and /or any other infectious disease.
• Consistently collect, record and document required pertinent job data including upload of photos of samples collected and completed paperwork as well as clear and detailed notes including location, place and time of sample delivery and other notes as required specific to various job and client types in electronic timesheet for each appointment.

Qualifications

• To remain active status, the position requires a minimum of three shifts per week
• 2 years phlebotomy and specimen collection experience desired
• Graduate of an accredited Certified Phlebotomy program consistent with the requirements for CPT License per Laboratory Field Services.
• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent education/experience
• If Medical Assistant graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of recent medical assistant experience working in an applicable setting.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association
• Computer proficiency required, including prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
• Bi-lingual strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to work daytime hours, flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs.
• Active and current Certified Phlebotomy License in the state of California
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
• At least 6 months of high volume phlebotomy experience required
• Familiar with or able to become familiar with computer software programs such as G-Suite, PrimaryBio, O365 & Electronic Medical Records systems
• Working days are variable and offered seven (7) days a week.
• This is a mobile role, frequent travel to and between job sites is required
• Ability to be scheduled consistent hours is dependent upon your ability to work in various locations surrounding the Bay Area, specifically San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda Counties

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs. Standard hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am 5:00pm with occasional weekend needs. There are frequent after hours calls related to this type of contractual work.
Position Type: Hourly
Employee Status: Full time
Benefits: Yes
Position Status: non exempt
Union: No
Job Shift: Day
Shift Hours: 8-5
Weekend Requirements: yes
Schedule: M-F 8am- 5pm
Location: California
Applications Accepted: All Applications Accepted
Equal Employment Opportunity
Bay Area PL Services (“BayPLS”) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
About BayPLS
Bringing the Laboratory to you & humanizing healthcare on demand. BayPLS provides
blood draws, covid tests, covid vaccines, in home or at work, for both personal and corporate needs. We have been providing these services to the Greater Bay Area since 2017.
Compensation: $23-24.99
Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To

• Flexible PTO (exempt) and generous PTO (non-exempt)
• Competitive compensation
• Wellness and mental health resources, including Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), Paid maternity and paternity leave
• 401(k) plan with match opportunity after 6 months of employment
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)