Laboratory Assistant, Day Shift, Per Diem

About the role

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing.
• Receives, sorts and accesses specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow.
• Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing.
• Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens.
• Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work.
• Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment.
• Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Experience in Phlebotomy in acute care environment: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) license: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI Facility Specific License/Certifications: Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII): Required

Qualifications

This position is represented by UFCW.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $31.68.

Schedule

Full time

Locations

Fort Bragg, CA, United States

Assignment Category

Per Diem