Lab Assistant

Community Hospital San Bernardino • San Bernardino, CA

10d • $28 - $33

About The Position

As a Lab Assistant, you will help support diagnosis and treatment by collecting, preparing, and processing patient specimens, including blood, urine, and tissue, for diagnostic testing. The role uses laboratory technology and requires foundational knowledge of laboratory procedures, careful attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

The Lab Assistant practices positive patient identification and proper specimen labeling, communicates professionally and with HumanKindness, processes specimens for department distribution, and handles send-out testing and related packaging and documentation. The position may also assist with blood collection using venipuncture and capillary techniques when phlebotomy is part of the role, as well as clerical and workflow tasks. The assistant collaborates with laboratory colleagues to resolve issues and maintain high-quality service.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• At least six months of experience as a laboratory phlebotomist.
• California Phlebotomy Certification.
• Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant Program certification.

Responsibilities

• Practice positive patient identification and ensure proper specimen labeling.
• Greet and communicate with patients and team members professionally and with HumanKindness.
• Process and organize specimens for department distribution with speed and accuracy.
• Handle send-out laboratory testing, including packaging and documentation for external laboratories.
• Assist with blood collection using proper venipuncture and capillary techniques if phlebotomy is part of the role.
• Support clerical tasks and workflow needs to help the laboratory operate smoothly.
• Collaborate with laboratory team members to resolve issues and maintain high-quality service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED