Sr. Laboratory Assistant, Clinical Laboratory (Per Diem, Day Shift)

About Us

Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals, and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. Located in Bakersfield, one of America's fastest-growing cities, we offer affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education, and proximity to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast, and Southern California's attractions.

About the Role

Collects and distributes specimens in an inpatient setting. Supports the laboratory including specimen ordering, processing, and preparation for testing. Monitors specimens for send-out to reference laboratories. Facilitates billing of lab charges, reports distribution, and coordinates outside clinical training. Acts as a resource for other staff members. Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with the Laboratory Information System for data entry, report recovery, and report distribution in an inpatient setting.
• Enters billing information into the Hospital Information System and processes laboratory orders for billing.
• Prepares laboratory reports and distributes them to the ordering individual.
• Collects, processes, and preserves specimens in inpatient settings.
• Performs clerical duties to process and report test results, prioritizing based on order status (STAT, ASAP, routine).
• Communicates effectively with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate workflow and quality.
• Processes and maintains records of specimens sent to reference labs.
• Assists in inventory management, including ordering and stocking supplies.
• Performs billing duties, which may include running reports and responding to biller requests.
• Completes microbiology pre-analytical procedures and documentation for laboratory testing according to laboratory policies, including quality control standards, calibrations, and documentation.
• Documents quality control, calibration, and test results.
• Assists Clinical Lab Scientists with the operation of instrumentation.
• Consults with a clinical laboratory scientist or phlebotomy supervisor when difficulties are encountered in phlebotomy, test selection, or specimen processing.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• One year of Laboratory Assistant experience: Preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI.
• Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII): Required.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $31.84 per hour. Additional individual compensation may be available 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.

Schedule

• Day Shift
• 8-hour shifts
• Per Diem

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