Clinical Lab Assistant – Evening Shift, Growth & Benefits

Paradise Valley Hospital, Inc.; National City (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Paradise Valley Hospital, Inc. in National City, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for evening shifts to support the hospital's clinical laboratory operations.

The role emphasizes compliance with CLIA and California codes, clerical duties, patient interaction, and accurate processing of specimens across departments, contributing to high-quality patient care in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred.
• State Certification as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Greet patients and visitors in a polite and friendly manner, with good telephone etiquette.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of phlebotomy and specimen collection from newborns to geriatric patients.
• Processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens.
• Stocks and orders routine supplies and keeps storage areas clean.
• Assists in Pathology with training and evaluation; runner.

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

State Certification CPT I or CPT II

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Paradise Valley Hospital, Inc. in National City, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for evening shifts to support the hospital's clinical laboratory operations.

The role emphasizes compliance with CLIA and California codes, clerical duties, patient interaction, and accurate processing of specimens across departments, contributing to high-quality patient care in a busy environment.