Lab Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • San Bernardino, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center, founded in 1928, is a 342-bed acute care, nonprofit hospital in San Bernardino, California, serving nearly 100,000 patients annually. It offers a wide range of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care, and orthopedics, and has received recognition as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. The hospital was also named one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026. The Laboratory Assistant reports to the Laboratory Director and operates under the authorization of the Medical Director and Clinical Laboratory Scientist. This role involves performing various laboratory activities and procedures as defined by California Administrative Code, Title 17, Section 1034.1, focusing on the accurate collection and preparation of specimens while adhering to regulations for unlicensed personnel. The position demands attention to detail, technical expertise, and a commitment to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results, thereby supporting the diagnostic and patient care services of St. Bernardine Medical Center.

Requirements

• Minimum of six (6) months as a laboratory phlebotomist is required.
• California Certified Phlebotomy through the Department of Public Health required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures, heelstick, and fingerstick procedures to collect blood specimens for laboratory testing across all age groups, including neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Assist in laboratory activities that comply with the scope of unlicensed personnel, ensuring no part of manual or automated procedures requiring measurement, calculation, or interpretation is conducted.
• Collaborate with Clinical Laboratory Scientists to ensure all laboratory results are critically reviewed, verified, and validated before release.
• Uphold the Mission and Core Values of St. Bernardine Medical Center through professional conduct and reliable specimen collection.
• Contribute to the hospital’s strategic plan by actively participating in quality improvement and process enhancement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees