Clinical Lab Assistant I - Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

150 Sharp Tri-City Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, California, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to join its clinical team. The role focuses on specimen collection, handling, transport, and processing under supervision.

Certification in California CPT I or CPT II is required, with a preferred Associate's Degree in life sciences and phlebotomy experience. Your duties include assisting in automated, semi-automated, and manual lab procedures, managing inventory, and supporting the Clinical Laboratory Scientist to

Qualifications

• Must have California CPT I or CPT II certification.
• Education requirement for California CPT Certification.
• Phlebotomy certification (CPT I or CPT II) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection, including venipuncture and capillary sticks.
• Process and transport specimens to appropriate laboratory sections.
• Assist Clinical Laboratory Scientist with automated, semi-automated and manual procedures.
• Maintain inventory and restock reagents and supplies.
• Provide clerical support and ensure accurate data entry in the LIS.

Skills

Medical terminology

Professional communication

Education

California CPT Certification (CPT I or CPT II)

Associate's Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, California, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to join its clinical team. The role focuses on specimen collection, handling, transport, and processing under supervision.

Certification in California CPT I or CPT II is required, with a preferred Associate's Degree in life sciences and phlebotomy experience. Your duties include assisting in automated, semi-automated, and manual lab procedures, managing inventory, and supporting the Clinical Laboratory Scientist to