Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant

Pay for this position varies by employment type. Full-time, regular part-time, and part-time roles have a set pay range, with placement determined by skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. PRN (as-needed) rates depend on the specific role, years of experience, shift commitment, and department policies, with differentials added for certain positions.

Responsibilities

Position Overview: Processes laboratory orders and obtains all required specimens for laboratory testing.

• Obtains all required specimens from inpatients and outpatients of all ages while adhering to strict identification protocols.
• Processes patient specimens, including registration, test requests, specimen processing for in-house and send-out tests, site batches, and result notifications.
• Resolves send-out issues promptly and makes decisions based on urgency, documenting all issues and resolutions per work procedures and policies.
• Stocks and maintains adequate supplies at all times.
• Acts as a courier for specimen transport.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Current California Phlebotomy License.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Current California Driver’s License.
• Ongoing Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) deemed insurable under CMHS insurance coverages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six or more months of recent hospital experience.

About Us

Community Memorial Health System (CMHS) is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization formed in 2005 through the merger of Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura and Ojai Valley Community Hospital. We serve west Ventura County with a network of primary and specialty care health centers. Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura is the only hospital in Ventura County to earn a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Benefits

• Competitive pay with shift differentials and in-house registry rates.
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical (EPO/PPO), dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Voluntary worksite benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Recognition programs and service awards.
• Discounts on home, retail, travel, and entertainment.
• Celebrations for National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week.