Lab Assistant - Certified

About the Role

As our Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries. Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests. To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, and process patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for diagnostic tests.
• Perform phlebotomy duties as required (e.g., blood draws).
• Execute pre- and post-analytical duties, including specimen processing and handling.
• Clarify orders through communication with nursing units, clinic offices, or tertiary reference labs, documenting actions taken.
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately and consistently.
• Utilize A.I.D.E.T. principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank You) in all interactions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work area.
• Enter and monitor information in the Laboratory Information System.
• Perform instrument maintenance and function checks.
• Demonstrate technical and problem-solving skills in daily tasks.
• Adhere to age-specific communication techniques to ensure understanding by all patients served.
• Contribute to the department’s patient satisfaction goals.

Requirements

• California CPT-1 or CPT-2 certification, or other California state certification permitting phlebotomy.
• 1 year of Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist experience (required).
• Experience as a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist in an acute care hospital (preferred).

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

Pay

$34.08 - $38.46 per hour.