Lab Assistant - Certified

Dignity Health; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading medical center known for its commitment to community well-being and excellent patient care. As a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist, you will play a crucial role in processing lab specimens and ensuring the highest standards of laboratory practices. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a facility recognized for its excellence in stroke and spine care. With a supportive environment and a range of benefits, including health insurance and tuition assistance, this role is perfect for individuals looking to grow in their healthcare careers while making a meaningful impact on patient lives.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Free Premium Membership to Care.com

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a Lab Assistant/phlebotomist in an acute care hospital.
• Knowledge of laboratory terminology and blood collection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Process all lab specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with core values of Dignity Health.

Skills

Laboratory terminology knowledge

Aseptic technique

Specimen handling

Blood collection techniques

Education

CPT-1 or CPT-2 certification

1 year experience as Lab Assistant/phlebotomist

Job description

Overview

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

Responsibilities

The incumbent accurately and efficiently processes all lab specimens with appropriate use of the hospital and laboratory information systems.

The incumbent shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy San Juan Medical Center and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

1. Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
2. Flexible spending accounts
3. Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
4. Adoption Assistance
5. Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
7. Paid Time Off (PTO)
8. Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
9. Retirement Programs
10. Wellness Programs

Qualifications

Requirements:

1. Lab Assistant/phlebotomist in an acute care hospital. 1 year experience preferred.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory terminology, aseptic technique, laboratory tests, specimen handling, and blood collection techniques as demonstrated by CAP required competency assessment and organizational requirements.
3. California CPT-1 or CPT-2 certification or other California state certification permitting phlebotomy.