Laboratory Assistant, Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Ukiah, CA

7d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is hiring a full-time Laboratory Assistant for the day shift. The position collects blood specimens and receives, handles, and processes specimens for laboratory testing. It supports pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic workflows, including specimen accessioning, patient registration and test order entry, result distribution, and specimen storage and retrieval. The Laboratory Assistant also maintains supplies and records, monitors pending work, and helps ensure a clean, stocked, and safe work area. The role requires adherence to applicable regulations, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. The position is based at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley, a community medical center in Ukiah, California. Required credentials include the applicable phlebotomy certification and Basic Life Support certification. The employer requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required in California; it is preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII) credential is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor, per Adventist Health policy, is required.
Associates are required to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Experience in phlebotomy in an acute care environment.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) license is preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens for laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques, handle and transport specimens, and provide post-phlebotomy care.
Receive and assess specimens for acceptability, take action according to established protocols, and escalate issues to licensed or certified personnel when needed.
Handle and process specimens while maintaining specimen integrity.
Complete patient registration and/or test order entry in the laboratory information system and generate collection lists and/or labels as appropriate.
Prepare and package specimens for transport to another Adventist Health location or an outside reference laboratory, including computer processing steps for referred specimens when needed.
Maintain adequate supplies in the work area and/or on the phlebotomy cart.
Complete required pre-analytic, post-analytic, and quality-related documentation and records.
Monitor pending laboratory work, escalate priority work, locate specimens, and coordinate recollections.
Verbally communicate released or reported results and route, distribute, or retransmit results.
Store and retrieve specimens.
Answer laboratory calls, assist callers or transfer them to the appropriate section or person, and clarify ambiguous, unclear, or duplicate test orders with customers.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.