Lab Assistant - Full Time Evening

UHS•Temecula, CA

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Temecula Valley Hospital is hiring a full-time evening Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist. The role performs routine and STAT blood collection and specimen processing for laboratory testing according to established procedures. It also includes preventive checks and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, as well as helping maintain phlebotomy supplies and inventory.

Requirements

Basic phlebotomy skills and a certificate.
Ability to complete the position’s duties accurately and efficiently, including under environmental pressures.
Sufficient technical knowledge and skills to support organizational needs.
Verbal and written communication skills to support efficient and effective transfer of data and information.
Demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and resources in the laboratory services population-specific learning module to serve acute care and critical care patients.
Demonstrated baseline competency meeting standards in all areas of the indicated skill rosters.
Valid Phlebotomy Certification from the State of California.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a clinical laboratory.
High school graduation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and STAT blood collection and specimen processing for laboratory testing according to established procedures.
Perform preventive maintenance and humidity and temperature checks on refrigerators, freezers, heat blocks, and other assigned equipment.
Perform routine maintenance of centrifuges, hoods, and other laboratory equipment.
Assist with maintaining phlebotomy and blood collection supplies and other inventory.