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. The department meets current Lab Council patient satisfaction goals for the assigned facility. You will consistently apply the A.I.D.E.T principles, keep your work area clean and organized, maintain inspection readiness, and ensure all areas of responsibility are in an inspection-ready state without reminders from supervisors. You will also disinfect your work area at least once per shift.
Responsibilities
- Collect, prepare, and process patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for diagnostic testing.
- Apply A.I.D.E.T principles consistently in daily interactions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and disinfected work area.
- Ensure all areas of responsibility are inspection-ready at all times.
Requirements
- Required: California CPT-1 or CPT-2 certification or other California state certification permitting phlebotomy upon hire.
- Preferred: 1–3 years of experience as a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist in an acute care hospital.
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
Pay
$34.08 - $38.46 per hour