Laboratory Assistant II

Cottage Health•Goleta, CA

About The Position

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC seeks a Laboratory Assistant II for the PDL Specimen Processing department. The role is responsible for front-end, pre-analytical operations in the assigned area and serves as a front-line public relations representative of the laboratory team. The Laboratory Assistant II is expected to maintain professionalism in a stressful and unpredictable working environment and work under appropriate levels of supervision as required by regulatory agencies. The position processes specimens, uses Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry and retrieval, provides client services, performs microbiology procedures, and operates automated instrumentation to a limited extent.

Requirements

  • Minimum computer keyboard skills.

Nice To Haves

  • College-level coursework in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and/or biology.
  • Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
  • Clinical laboratory experience or comparable training and experience that provide skills to perform the job tasks competently.

Responsibilities

  • Process all types of specimens.
  • Operate Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry and retrieval.
  • Provide client services.
  • Perform microbiology procedures.
  • Perform limited operation of automated instrumentation.
  • Maintain appropriate professionalism in a stressful and unpredictable working environment.

Benefits

  • Eligible employees may receive shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities where applicable.
  • Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program.
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards offerings are referenced.
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