Sr. Laboratory Assistant (Full-time regular, Evening Shift)

Adventist Health•Bakersfield, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Laboratory Assistant collects and distributes specimens in an inpatient setting and supports laboratory operations, including specimen ordering, processing, and preparation for testing. The role monitors specimens sent to reference laboratories, facilitates laboratory charge billing and report distribution, and coordinates outside clinical training. It serves as a resource for other staff and performs a variety of technical and administrative laboratory tasks as needed. The position is with Adventist Health Bakersfield, a 254-bed acute care hospital with 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. The role is full-time regular on the evening shift. Employment is subject to required vaccinations, with medical and religious exemptions potentially available. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required in California; preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license is required in California; preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII) certification is required for the facility.
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of Laboratory Assistant experience is preferred.
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license is preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
High school education, GED, or equivalent is preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

Collect and distribute specimens in inpatient settings; process and preserve specimens.
Support specimen ordering, processing, and preparation for testing.
Use the Laboratory Information System for data entry, report recovery, and report distribution in inpatient settings.
Enter billing information into the Hospital Information System and process laboratory orders for billing.
Prepare laboratory reports and distribute them to the ordering individual.
Perform clerical duties to process and report test results, prioritizing work by order status (STAT, ASAP, or routine).
Communicate with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate workflow and quality.
Process and maintain records of specimens sent to reference laboratories.
Assist with inventory management, including ordering and stocking supplies.
Perform billing duties, which may include running reports and responding to biller requests.
Complete microbiology pre-analytical procedures and documentation according to laboratory policies, including quality control standards and calibrations.
Document quality control, calibration, and test results.
Assist Clinical Lab Scientists with operation of instrumentation.
Consult a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or phlebotomy supervisor when difficulties arise with phlebotomy, test selection, or specimen processing.
Coordinate outside clinical training and act as a resource for other staff members.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.