Laboratory Assistant Full Time Variable Shifts

Adventist Health • Ukiah, CA

110d

About The Position

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast. The job involves collecting blood specimens, handling and processing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing various tasks related to patient registration and specimen management.

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.
• Experience in Phlebotomy in acute care environment: Preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) license: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI.
• Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII): Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens for a variety of laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques.
• Handles and transports lab specimens and provides post-phlebotomy care to patients.
• Receives specimens for testing and assesses them upon receipt according to established criteria.
• Handles and processes a variety of specimen types to prepare them for analysis.
• Completes computerized tasks for patient registration and test order entry into the lab information system.
• Prepares and packages specimens for transport to other laboratories.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies in the work area.
• Completes basic documentation of pre-analytic and post-analytic work.
• Participates in managing laboratory workflow by monitoring pending work and escalating priority work.
• Communicates released/reported results and routes them appropriately.
• Receives incoming calls for the laboratory and assists or transfers calls as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees