Laboratory Assistant (SEIU), Part-time, Rotating shift

About the role

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county-designated trauma center.

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 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 Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Experience in Phlebotomy in acute care environment: Preferred

Skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Benefits

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $29.26. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Schedule

This position is Full time.